Chick-fil-A Classic
Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006
Game 13 Summary
Horizon outlasts John Carroll in double-overtime
Horizon (Calif.) beat John Carroll (Md.) 57-55 Thursday to advance to the championship game of the Chick-fil-A Classic's Classic II Tournament bracket. Marquise Carter was fouled with less than 2 seconds left in the second overtime, hitting the two game-winning free throws.
Carter finished with 26 points for the Panthers, while teammate Jeff Withey just missed a triple-double with 12 points, 14 rebounds and 9 blocked shots.
Josh Selby scored 22 to lead the Patriots, while Isaiah Philmore added 16 points and 10 rebounds.
Horizon (9-1) plays Charlotte Christian at 6:30 p.m. Friday for the Classic II bracket title. John Carroll (10-2) plays in the third-place game against host school Richland Northeast at 3:30 p.m. Friday.