The Lucas Cubs beat the Mansfield St. Peter's Spartans, 44-35, in overtime on Friday, December 6th at the Franciscan Center.
St. Peter's led by 2 points after the 1st quarter, but Lucas rallied to take a 9 point lead at halftime, 20-11.
The Cubs opened up a double digit lead in the 2nd half, but St. Peter's came from behind to take the lead, 34-33 with :04 seconds to play on a lay up by Desmond King. However, Bobby Grover of Lucas was fouled with 1 second on the clock in the 4th and sank a free throw to send the game to OT.
Lucas outscored St. Peter's in overtime, 10-1, to post the win on opening night.
Hayden Maloney led the way for Lucas with 17 points, while Cooper Day chipped in 10 points.
St Peter's was led by Markeis Johnson with 11 points and Antonio Lindsay added 10 points.
The game was broadcast "live" on WMAN with Aaron Hines