Jets outlast Independence 91-89 in overtime

Preston Murphy
Preston Murphy

INDEPENDENCE, Kansas -- Nate Brown's dunk with with 2:25 in overtime gave NOC Enid an 89-88 lead and then Dante Smith's two free throws gave the Jets a 91-89 overtime win over Indepence Tuesday night.

Preston Murphy led the Jets with 31 points while Smith added 20.

Dontrell Yearby also reached double figures with 11.

Gavin Barnard led the Jets with seven rebounds while Murphy added five assists.

NOC shot 43% from the floor and 26% from 3-point range.  NOC Enid shot 91% from the line (19-21).

The Jets (4-1) are at Barton (KS) for the Barton Classic Friday and Saturday against Barton (KS) and Hutchinson (KS).

Jets 91, Independence 89 (OT)

                 1     2    OT-- Final

Jets          43   40    8--  91

Indy         42   41    6-- 89

Jets--P. Murphy 31, D. Smith 20, J. England 11, D. Yearby 9, N. Brown 6, O. Stewart 6, R. Shore 4, G. Barnard 2, C. Cummings 2.