Sydney-James Desroches scored 21 points as the East Tennessee State Buccaneers topped the Elon Phoenix 65-60 in overtime on Wednesday night at Schar Center.
The Buccaneers trailed by as many as 12 points before rallying. The lead changed hands 9 times. The Buccaneers were behind 44-43 after three quarters and outscored the Phoenix the rest of the way. A 14-0 run in the second quarter proved decisive.
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For East Tennessee State, Sydney-James Desroches finished with 21 points and six rebounds, Emmah McAmis had 11 points and six rebounds, while Carmen Richardson chipped in nine points and eight rebounds off the bench.
For Elon, LaNae' Corbett had 18 points, five rebounds and three steals, and Ashanti Fox added 16 points and three steals. LaNae' Corbett had a rough shooting night, going 5 of 16 from the field.
The Buccaneers improved to 3-1. The Phoenix fell to 1-2.
The Buccaneers are first in the SoCon and have won two straight. East Tennessee State is 2-0 at home and 1-1 on the road. The Phoenix sit first in the CAA and have lost two straight. Elon is 1-1 at home and 0-1 away from home.
The Buccaneers are back in action when they host the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 2:00 p.m. ET. The Phoenix are back in action when they visit the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 3:00 p.m. ET.
