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Jaylen Lawal, Tulsa take down Stephen F. Austin 89-84 in OT in NIT

Jaylen Lawal scored 24 points, including eight in the overtime, as the Tulsa Golden Hurricane knocked off the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 89-84 on Tuesday in the NIT.

Jacks Drop OT Heartbreaker to Tulsa in NIT Opening Round - Stephen F. Austin

TULSA, Okla. –  Stephen F. Austin battled blow-for-blow against top-seeded Tulsa on Tuesday night inside the Reynolds Center and dictated the pace for much of the second half, but the Jacks were unable to close out the contest in the opening round of the NIT as the Golden Hurricane rallied back to claim an 89-84 victory in overtime.

Lawal Sparks Second Half Comeback to Advance to NIT Second Round

Tulsa overcame a 13-point deficit in the second half to defeat Stephen F. Austin 89-84 in overtime, advancing to the NIT second round. Freshman Jaylen Lawal was instrumental, scoring 20 of his 24 points after halftime. The victory marked Tulsa's 27th win this season, tying for the second-most in school history. Ade Popoola added 18 points and contributed key plays, while Tyler Behrend helped dominate the boards with 12 rebounds. This comeback vi…