Atlanta, GA- The Maroon Tigers took a heartbreaking loss against Clark Atlanta in OT, 73-66.
The first half of the annual Morehouse vs. Clark game was a back-and-forth affair as the Panthers led 33-29 over the Maroon Tigers. Forward
Kerry Richardson led his team with 6 points in the first half.
Clark Atlanta's Justin Longstreet went off for 11 points in the first half. He would finish with 23 points, three assists 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 overtime until the Clark Atlanta impeccable shooting and defensive rebounds sealed the deal.
Joemel McNair would lead his team with 12 points, and two assists.
Kerry Richardson and
Ibn Williams would both finish the game with 11 points.
The Maroon Tigers play their next game on the road as they travel to Fort Valley on Monday, Jan 23, tip-off at 7:30pm.