Seton Hill hosted Clarion in a PSAC West contest on Saturday afternoon in Greensburg, PA.

Clarion outscored the Griffins 8-6 in the second overtime period as they defeated the Griffins by the score of 87-85.  SHU drops to 12-4 overall and 6-2 in the PSAC.  

The Griffins jumped out to a quick 5-0 lead and led 12-6 after a three pointer from Edir Ortiz at the 13:51 mark.  Rashaad Williams hit a three pointer to extend the Griffins lead to 20-13 with 10:56 to play before the half.  A little later, the Griffins went on a 9-0 run, on five points from Camden Brewer, to take a 29-15 lead with 6:18 left in the half.  Clarion responded with an 11-0 run as they cut the Griffins lead to 33-31 with 1:10 to play.  SHU led 36-34 at the end of the first half.  

Clarion took their first lead of the contest less than four minutes into the second half as they led 45-44.  Clarion held the lead until a three pointer from Noah Wright and a basket from Kedrick Curtis put the Griffins back in front 53-49 with 12:41 to play.  Back to back baskets from Gabe Gillespie extended the lead to 60-52 at the midway point of the half.  Clarion then scored the next nine points as they took a 61-60 lead with 5:55 to play.  The game featured three more ties as the teams finishes regulation tied at 68.  

Williams opened the scoring in the first overtime period but the Golden Eagles scored the next five to take a 73-70 lead.  Curtis tied the score at 73 with a three pointer with 2:26 to play.  Clarion answered with a three and led 78-75 with a minute left in the first overtime period.  Curtis hit a bucket and Gillespie hit two free throws with nine seconds left as SHU took a 79-78 lead.  Clarion then hit one of two free throws with just over two seconds left to send the game to the second overtime period tied at 79.  

Clarion scored the first five points of the second overtime period.  A three point play from Curtis cut the lead to 84-82 with 2:08 to play.  A Brian Belade free throw and a Gillespie put back cut the lead to 86-85 with 40 seconds left.  Clarion hit one of two free throws to take an 87-85 lead but the Griffins could not hit a shot and Clarion escaped with the win.  

Curtis posted a double double of 29 points and 10 rebounds.  Brewer finished with a double double of 18 points and 11 rebounds.  Gillespie added a double double of 14 points and 11 rebounds.  Williams also reached double figures with 11.

Seton Hill will travel to Gannon on Wednesday evening for another PSAC West contest.