Blaser Leads Roadrunners to OT Win Over SWOCC

ALBANY, Ore. — Kye Blaser scored a game-high 30 points to lead Linn-Benton past visiting Southwestern Oregon in NWAC South Region men's basketball action Saturday afternoon.

The Roadrunners (3-7) made 8-of-12 free throws in the overtime period to secure the win. Blaser was 4-for-4 from the line in overtime. Tyson Parker made two three-pointers in the overtime period and ended with 12 points on the night.

Trailing 76-74, the Roadrunners' Colton Lauby hit a three-pointer with 0:04 left to give Linn-Benton the lead. A foul on an inbounds play with 0:00.9 left put the Lakers on the free throw line, making one of two to send the game into overtime.

Blaser added six rebounds and six assists and made 10-of-12 free throws on the night. Ayden Foster added 16 points and a team-high 12 rebounds. Garrett Workinger chipped in 10 points and six rebounds off the bench.

The Roadrunners travel to Clackamas on Wednesday.

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