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No. 3 Trailblazers Rally Late, Win in OT at Lake Land

No. 3 Trailblazers Rally Late, Win in OT at Lake Land
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January 14, 2026

MATTOON, Ill. — The No. 3 Vincennes University Men's Basketball team remained unbeaten Wednesday night, surviving a dramatic road test at Lake Land College with a 94–84 overtime victory to improve to 17–0 overall and 4–0 in Region 24 play.

The two teams battled evenly throughout regulation, with neither side able to gain full control over the first 40 minutes. VU and Lake Land were tied 42–42 at halftime and again knotted 80–80 at the end of regulation. With the Trailblazers trailing late, freshman guard Alex Montes connected on a three-pointer with eight seconds remaining to force overtime and keep VU's perfect season alive. VU seized momentum in the extra period, outscoring Lake Land 14–4 to pull away for the road win.

Three Trailblazers scored in double figures, led by sophomore guard Jalen Calloway, who finished with 24 points, seven rebounds, and four assists, shooting 7-of-12 from the field and a perfect 3-of-3 from beyond the arc. Sophomore forward Lorenzo Malagnini followed with 23 points and nine rebounds, converting 9-of-14 from the floor, while sophomore guard Dayton Williams rounded out the double figure scoring with 14 points, five rebounds, and three assists.

VU shot 46.6 percent from the field and 41.2 percent from three-point range, while holding Lake Land to 40.8 percent shooting overall and 25.0 percent from beyond the arc. The Trailblazers generated a clear advantage through pace and pressure, finishing with a 16–6 edge in transition points. VU also converted 16 offensive rebounds into 18 second-chance points, keeping the game within reach before taking control in overtime.

The Trailblazers will return home for their next Region 24 matchup, hosting Kaskaskia College on Saturday, January 17 at 4 p.m. ET inside the P.E. Complex.

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