Atlanta, GA- Morehouse Maroon Tigers sweep Clark Atlanta Panthers 91-90 in a double-overtime finish.
The first half of the annual Morehouse vs. Clark game was a back-and-forth affair as the Maroon Tigers led 37- 35 over the Panthers. Morehouse guard
Elijah Stewart and Forward
Xavier Brewer led their teams with 8 points in the first half.
Clark Atlanta's Jalen Williams went off for 16 points in the first half. He would finish with 30 points, two assists and one steal on the afternoon. The second half was nothing short of exceptional play as the two teams playing for the pride of their school went back and forth until regulation.
The game would extend to two more overtimes until the Maroon Tigers stingy defense and free throw shooting sealed the deal. They would finish 10-11 in free throws, which ultimately won them the game. Morehouse guard
Andrew Stewart would lead his team with 18 points, three assists, and three steals in the game.
The Maroon Tigers play their next game is at home on Monday, Feb 14 against Fort Valley, tip-off at 7pm.