Lane Outlasts Roadrunners 65-63

ALBANY, Ore. — Linn-Benton outscored Lane 13-3 in the final 7:11 of the game to mount a come back that included several chances to tie the game within the final 0:35, but the Titans held on to win 65-63 in NWAC South Region men's basketball action Wednesday night.

The Roadrunners (1-5 overall, 1-5 NWAC South) trailed 62-49 with 7:11 remaining before mounting their comeback run. Trailing 65-62, Kye Blaser hit the first of two free throws with 0:01.8 remaining and intentially missed the second and ended up with his own rebound and a shot to win the game from the left baseline, but it missed off the rim. Lane (6-3, 4-2) went scoreless the final 1:53 of the game.

Ayden Foster and Fred Harding IV each had 15 points to lead the Roadrunners. Harding also had a game-high 11 rebounds and added two steals, two blocks and two assists. Jordan Adams added 12 points for Linn-Benton including 4-for-7 from behind the three point line.

The Roadrunners travel to Lane on Saturday for a 4:00 p.m. tip.

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