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Malcolm Smith's late-game heroics was not enough to lead Kentucky State University men's basketball to victory against the SIAC West Division leader Lane College on Monday night, as the Thorobreds fell 88-87 in double overtime to the Dragons.
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Smith led all scorers with a season-high 40 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to notch his third double-double of the season while sophomore forward
David Jelks recorded 22 points and 13 boards, both career highs.
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Smith took control for the Thorobreds in the first half, scoring 19 points off an impressive 7-of-12 from the floor to erase an early double-digit deficit to give the home squad a 41-33 lead at the break.Â
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The Dragons fought back in the second half, outscoring KSU 37-29. Lane owned a 70-67 lead over the Thorobreds with time winding down. Smith broke free from two defenders to bank in a 35-foot jumper at the buzzer to force overtime.
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Smith had ice in his veins in the extra period for the Thorobreds, nailing a three-pointer with 23 seconds left to tie the contest at 80 apiece, forcing a second overtime.Â
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With under a second left in double overtime Smith fell short on two-of-three free throws to end the game at 88-87.Â
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KSU will be on the road as they visit Lemoyne-Owen College for a 5:30 p.m. SIAC Conference game on Saturday. Â
