WILMORE, Ky. – The Asbury University men's basketball team fell 67-65 in overtime on Tuesday evening at the Luce Center on Senior Night.

Before the game, seniors Siah Holifield, Ben Okenge, and Leander Ridgeway were recognized.

Asbury falls to 13-5 on the year and has now lost two consecutive games.

The Eagles will return to action on Saturday at Oakland City at 3 PM CST.

Key Stats
*Asbury was led by Nick Fort and Leander Ridgeway, who both recorded double-doubles in the game. Fort totaled 19 points and 13 rebounds, while Ridgeway collected 18 and 10 on the night.
*Jamiel Goliday scored nine points and Siah Holifield finished with eight.
*Eric Powell recorded six points and five rebounds.
*The Eagles were just 2-15 from three-point range for 13 percent.
*AU scored 34 points inside the paint and 15 points off turnovers.
 
Highlights
*With the game tied at 20-20 through the first 10 minutes of play, Asbury used a 13-2 run to take their largest lead of the half at 33-22.
*AU led 33-26 at halftime as Fort paced the Eagles' offense with a team-best 14 points.
*The Eagles began the second half on a strong note as they extended their lead out to 12 points at 45-33, their largest lead of the night.
*However, Midway would fight back with their own 12-0 run and evened the contest up at 45-45.
*AU led 61-56 with under 30 seconds remaining, but MU would force OT ending the half on a 5-0 run.
*In the overtime period, Asbury was ahead 65-64 with just over a minute to play, but Midway hit a three to go up 67-65.
*The Eagles had a chance to tie the game in the closing seconds, but were unable to get a shot off before the buzzer sounded.