Durango, Colorado - The Adams State University men's basketball team (5-6, 3-2 RMAC) may be one of the best teams with a losing record, having lost to several top teams by only a few points with a few occurring in overtime. That was the case last night as well, as the Grizzlies dropped a 96-103 contest to No. 15 ranked Fort Lewis (8-1, 5-0 RMAC) in overtime.
 
Adams held its largest lead of the game very early after a jumper and a layup by Brandon Sly put the Grizzlies up by three. Later tied at 29, the Skyhawks ended the half on a 16-5 run to take an 11 point halftime lead. The Grizzlies would overcome this deficit in dramatic fashion. A 21-8 run by ASU was culminated with a Sly three pointer at the buzzer to tie the game and send it into overtime.
 
The Grizzlies would score first in overtime off a fast break but Fort Lewis would have no more of it. The Skyhawks would outscore Adams 13-6 in the extra period and stay perfect in the RMAC with a seven point win.
 
Five Grizzlies scored in the double-digit category. These scorers were led by Shane Johnson's 22 and Brandon Sly's 21. Mike Thomas added another 17 to go along with nine rebounds. The Skyhawks had a great team effort with seven scoring 11 or more. DJ Miles led the home team with 16.     
 
The team returns to action Saturday in Utah as they take on Westminster at 7:30PM.