MONCTON, New Brunswick (AP) — Steven Verplancken Jr. hit a jumper and knocked down four straight free throws in the final minute of overtime to allow Weber State to hold off Yale 75-65 in the Atlantic Slam tournament in Moncton, New Brunswick on Saturday night.
Dillon Jones scored 17 points and added 15 rebounds for the Wildcats (3-1). Verplancken was 3 of 13 shooting, including 1 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 8 for 8 from the line to add 15 points. Blaise Threatt finished 4 of 6 from the floor to finish with eight points, while adding seven rebounds.
Danny Wolf led the way for the Bulldogs (3-2) with 20 points, nine rebounds and two blocks. Matt Knowling added 16 points for Yale. In addition, John Poulakidas finished with 14 points.
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Both teams play on Sunday. Weber State takes on Colgate and Yale faces Gardner-Webb.
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