Despite a spectacular night shooting the ball, the University of Mary suffered a heartbreaking 76-72 overtime loss to Upper Iowa University. Josh Turner picked up a double double and the Marauders shot 60 per cent from the field but U-Mary couldn't hold off a hard-charging Peacocks squad. U-Mary led most of the night before Upper Iowa took a lead late in regulation. The Marauders Damon Smith hit a big basket in the paint to even the game at 61-61 with 1:31 remaining. Upper Iowa regained its advantage on a put back by Sam Elgin with 1:05 on the clock. After a couple missed opportunities, Jalen Jaspers made two free throws for U-Mary with 16 seconds left to force overtime. Both teams would trade a pair of baskets to open the extra session before Upper Iowa gained the lead. A three-point play by Smith pushed the Marauders in front with two minutes remaining but the U-Mary advantage didn't hold as Tucker Wentzien took control of the game. The Peacocks post player gave Upper Iowa a 71-70 lead at 1:39 on a basket in the paint, then pulled down a defensive rebound off a miss by Smith. Wentzien followed with two free throws for a 73-70 UIU lead and just 38 seconds on the clock. With 24 seconds left, Jaspers drove the lane for a layup and reduced the U-Mary deficit to one point. Two free throws by Upper Iowa's Jake Hughes pushed the difference back to three. A rebound by Wentzien off an Alex Dorr's three point attempt to even the game and a subsequent free throw then sealed the <b>...</b>
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