GAMER: Long miracle sends game to overtime, Cyclones survive
March 8, 2014
The Lowdown
Just like he did in Stillwater, Okla., Naz Long did the same at Hilton Coliseum on Saturday when Naz Long rose up and splashed a 30-foot triple to tie the game at the buzzer, tying the game at 71.
Iowa State went into overtime and escaped with a victory on Senior Day where Melvin Ejim fouled out before the end of regulation and Georges Niang fouled out in overtime, winning 85-81.
In the overtime period, Kane scored seven of the 14 points, including crucial free throws to seal the game.
Turning Point
With Iowa State trailing 79-78 with 25 seconds left, Deandre Kane’s layup gave the Cyclones their final lead of the game at 80-79. From there, the foul or defend sequences were executed and Iowa State held on for the win.
X Factor
Deandre Kane — On his Senior Day, Kane carried the load after Melvin Ejim and Georges Niang both fouled out. He finished with 27 points on 8-of-13 shooting with 10-of-14 from the free throw line and eight assists and seven rebounds.
By The Numbers
2,000 — Deandre Kane surpassed the 2,000 career point mark late in the game.
1,500, 1,000 — Melvin Ejim now has 1,500 points in his career and 1,000 rebounds.
2 — This is the second time Naz Long has made a game-tying triple late in a game against Oklahoma State.
5 — The number of fouls Georges Niang and Melvin Ejim accumulated before the end of the game. Iowa State finished the overtime period with both on the bench.
10-14 — Kane made 10 of 14 free throws. He’s a 62-percent career shooter.