ALAMOSA, Colo. (February 11, 2017) – A career night from Shane Johnson and Bryan Umoru paved the way for a thrilling 90-83 overtime win for Adams State University against rival Western State Colorado University.

Johnson posted a career-high 29 points off 12-of-21 shooting as Umoru picked up his second  double-double of the season with 24 points and 16 rebounds. Both marks now serve as career-highs for the senior.

The two aforementioned student-athletes grabbed the headlines but it nearly came in a loss as Western State forced overtime by outscoring the Grizzlies 24-16 in the last 8:57 of regulation.

A pair of Umoru free throws with 22 seconds left pushed Adams State ahead 76-73 but Western State responded with a three-pointer to make it 76-76. The Grizzlies held the final possession of regulation but were unable to grab the game-winning basket.

Five consecutive overtime points from Brandon Sly positioned ASU with an 85-80 lead with 49 seconds remaining. Sly drained a pair of free throws then followed with a big three-pointer to make it a two possession affair. Western State soon made it 85-83 with a three of their own but Sly once again but an end to any Western State hopes of a comeback with yet another three to place ASU on top by five. Umoru sank two free throws to complete the game's scoring.

Adams State shot 53.1 percent from the field and 50 percent from downtown. Despite the high shooting marks, the Grizzlies managed to shoot a season-low 46.4 percent from the free throw line.

The Mountaineers were led by Will Dugan's 23 points in defeat. Western State shot 44 three-pointers with 17 falling through the nylon.

Adams State hosts Colorado Christian University on Friday, Feb. 17^th for Senior Night. The game will be preceded by a ceremony to honor departing seniors Bryan Umoru, Kevin Dorsey, and Jakolbhi Gillette. Tip-off is at 7:30pm.