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Shaw University

DeeJCSU
Donald Watkins
86
Johnson C. Smith JCS 8-9,3-6 CIAA
87
Winner Shaw Shaw 11-9,6-2 CIAA
Johnson C. Smith JCS
8-9,3-6 CIAA
86
Final
87
Shaw Shaw
11-9,6-2 CIAA
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 OT 1 F
Johnson C. Smith JCS 38 38 10 86
Shaw Shaw 30 46 11 87

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2/1/2025 | 4:00 PM

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Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

Shaw rallies from halftime deficit to knock off Johnson C. Smith 87-86 in overtime

RALEIGH, NC --The Shaw men's basketball team went into the halftime break trailing Johnson C. Smith 38-30, but fought back from the deficit to tie the game at 76-76, force overtime and eventually beat the Golden Bulls 87-86 at home Tuesday.

The Bears (11-9, 6-2) had four players score in double figures, led by Trent McIntyre, who had 21 points, eight rebounds, four assists and five steals. Elijah Scranton added a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds and Dreveon Scott chipped in as well with 16 points and two steals.

Scranton pulled down seven offensive rebounds to pace the Shaw offense which grabbed 16 boards and turned them into 18 second chance points.

Shaw did a great job disrupting Johnson C. Smith shots in the contest, coming away with nine blocks. Jermaine Vereen's five rejections led the way individually for the Bears.

How It Happened

After falling behind 33-25, Shaw went on a 5-0 run with 4:40 left in the first half, culminating in a bucket from McIntyre, to narrow its deficit to 33-30. Johnson C. Smith answered back and added to its lead, leaving the Bears down 38-30 entering halftime.

Shaw narrowed its deficit to 63-58 before going on an 8-0 run, finished off by Scott's three, to seize a 66-63 lead with 6:05 to go in the contest. The Golden Bulls then fought back to even things up at 76-76 and send the game to overtime after both teams came up empty with chances to win in regulation. Shaw made the most of five offensive rebounds to tack on nine second chance points out of 46 total in the period.

Shaw then took care of business in extra time, outscoring Johnson C. Smith 11-10 with Dee Barnes connecting on two free throws with 0.5 left to seize victory by the 87-86 final score.

Game Notes

» Elijah Scranton notched a double-double for the Bears with 19 points and 10 rebounds.
» Shaw rallied from an eight-point 38-30 halftime deficit to force overtime and ultimately pick up the victory.
» The Bears shot well from three point range, knocking down six of 13 long range attempts.
» Shaw had a 39-31 edge on the boards in the win.
» The Bears were active in affecting shots on the defensive end, tallying nine blocks as a team.
» Shaw cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 16 offensive boards in the game.
» Trent McIntyre led the Bears with 21 points.
» Shaw got a game-high 10 rebounds from Elijah Scranton.

Up Next

Shaw returns to action on Saturday, February 1 as they host the Claflin University Panthers. Tipoff is slated for 4 PM inside C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium. 

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Players Mentioned

Dee Barnes

#55 Dee Barnes

G
6' 1"
Senior
Savannah HS
Trent McIntyre

#0 Trent McIntyre

G
6' 5"
Senior
Dreveon Scott

#2 Dreveon Scott

G/F
6' 5"
Redshirt Junior
Marlboro County HS
Jermaine  Vereen

#20 Jermaine Vereen

F
6' 9"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Dee Barnes

#55 Dee Barnes

6' 1"
Senior
Savannah HS
G
Trent McIntyre

#0 Trent McIntyre

6' 5"
Senior
G
Dreveon Scott

#2 Dreveon Scott

6' 5"
Redshirt Junior
Marlboro County HS
G/F
Jermaine  Vereen

#20 Jermaine Vereen

6' 9"
Senior
F