THOSE SEVEN MINUTES were definitely worth it for Queen’s College. Even if only just.
Makaari Jones scored 21 points, including two game-tying free throws to force overtime, as QC overcame a late fourth-quarter deficit before stunning rivals Harrison College 60-57 in yesterday’s dramatic Co-operators General Insurance Basketball Knockout final at the YMCA.
Returning to play the final seven minutes of an instant classic, Queen’s College looked like they left their collective games back at Friday’s rain-affected contest after watching a 40-38 deficit turn into a worrying 50-41 hole.
And Jones’ best didn’t even seem good enough as Jaylen Walker responded to his coast-to-coast lay-ups by leaking out for a lay-up of his own to put “Kolij” ahead 52-47 with one minute left. (JM)
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