Jan. 19, 2003

Final Stats

Stony Brook, N.Y. - Cori Spencer scored five of his team-high 20 points in the second overtime to propel Stony Brook to a thrilling 92-87 double overtime win over Albany at the Indoor Sports Complex on Sunday afternoon. The win snapped a six-game losing streak for the Seawolves, giving them their first victory since a December 21 triumph over Hofstra.

Stony Brook led 48-41 in the second half before Albany's Jamar Wilson sparked a 22-10 run for the visitors as he scored eight of his game-high 30 points in that stretch as Albany grabbed a 63-58 advantage with 3:52 to play. Two jumpers in the final minute by Jairus McCollum evened the score at 65 and after a missed front end of a one-and-one by Wilson, the Seawolves called timeout in the frontcourt with seven seconds on the clock. Bobby Santiago's runner in the final seconds was off the mark and the game went to overtime.

In the first overtime, the lead changed hands three times and McCollum scored six of his 20 points to keep the game even at 76 with 33 seconds to go. Once again, the Seawolves had the last shot, but Albany's defensive effort prevented the Seawolves from getting off an attempt and the game went to a second extra session.

Spencer scored the first five points of the second overtime, converting a three-point play and then hitting a jumper in the lane to put the Seawolves up by five. A jumper by Wilson made it 81-78, but Bobby Santiago responded by draining a three-pointer to give the Seawolves an 84-78 advantage. Albany got as close as 90-87 on a Rhasheed Peterson layup with 54 seconds on the clock, but Hendrik Feist sealed the win for Stony Brook, hitting three-of-four free throws in the final seconds. The win improved Stony Brook's record to 6-9, 1-4 in conference action while Albany slipped to 4-11, 1-4 in America East play.

Spencer finished with 20 points, a career-high 10 assists and seven rebounds for his second double-double of the year. He was one of five Seawolves in double figures as Santiago (11), Mike Orfini (11) and Feist (10) enjoyed solid outings.

Wilson was the story for Albany, knocking down a game-high 30 points on 12-16 shooting. Levi Levine posted a double-double with 19 points and 12 rebounds for the Great Danes.

Stony Brook played without junior guard D.J. Munir who was suspended for Sunday's game against Albany for a violation of team rules.

The Seawolves are back in action on Wednesday night when they play host to Northeastern. Tip-off is 7 p.m.