The Huntingdon men’s basketball team led unbeaten Randolph College until the final minute of regulation on Sunday.

But the Wildcats tied the game in the final minute to force overtime and edge the Hawks 75-73.

Huntingdon (3-8) led by as many as 11 points in the first half and led 36-33 at the half. In the second half, Huntingdon never trailed, but never led by more than six points.

The Hawks led 66-63 with 1:16 to play in regulation before Randolph hit a 3-pointer to tie the game 66-66 with 57 seconds left.

In overtime, the two teams continued to match each other point-for-point. A Jeremiah Thomas basket tied the game 73-73 with 52 seconds left before Randolph (11-0) took a 75-73 lead with 20 seconds left.

Thomas led Huntingdon with 21 points and 10 rebounds.

Huntingdon running back Trevor Manuel got a surprise as he walked off the field last Saturday after the FCS Senior Scout Bowl.

Shortly after being named MVP and scoring the winning touchdown in the South All-Stars’ 20-17 overtime win against the North, Manuel was approached by a young fan.

 “I was coming off the field and this little kid asked me if he could have my gloves,” Manuel said. “Of all the players out there, he chose to ask me. The smile on his face when I gave him the gloves really made my day. That’s something I’ll remember.”

The All-Star game was the second in eight days for Manuel and Huntingdon defensive tackle D.J. Chappell. It was also Manuel’s second MVP honor. Manuel was named MVP of the D3 Senior Classic on Dec. 7.

The Wallace Community College Governors Baseball Team is holding a tenderloin and Boston Butt sale at the old Big Lots parking lot (next to Larry's BBQ) at Ross Clark Circle.  The sale begins on December 18th and lasts until December 22nd from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. each day.

Tenderloins cost $30.00

Boston Butts cost $20.00

All proceeds go to benefit the Governors baseball team.

Source:  Wallace Community College Director of Public Relations and Marketing