Editor's note: Because of a computer problem, this story did not run Saturday.

WALKERTON - As Triton fans looked down at the tipoff, they had one thing on their mind: this game was a much-needed game to win. But the Triton fans didn't get their wish as the Trojans fell to Northern State Conference rival Glenn 55-53 in overtime Friday.

"We weren't off to a promissing start at the beginning of the game," Triton coach Kevin O'Rourke said. "Our team had a big opportunity going into this game, but we let it slip by."

Midway into the first quarter, Glenn pulled out ahead leading 11-2 with nine points made by Mike Alexander and Corey Rough. The Trojans came back with Austin Unterbrink scoring six out of his total 18 points in the first quarter.

"Austin did his job and that is to score points," O'Rourke said.

In the second quarter, Triton narrowed the gap by picking up Falcon turnovers and scoring on fastbreaks. With three seconds left in the second quarter, Trojan Matt Savill hit a three-pointer, making the score 27-24 Glenn.

The second half brought changes to the Triton offense as Matt Savill and Derek Ganshorn hit a total of four three pointers, while grabing six rebounds total. With eight seconds to go in the fourth, Triton's Austin Unterbrink was fouled by Josh Williams. Unterbrink made one and missed the second free throw and tied the score at 51. The game went into overtime.

With 14 seconds left in overtime, Falcon Mike Alexander was fouled and went to the line. Alexander made both free throws, making the final score 55-53 in favor of Glenn.

"We took advantage of the four minutes allowed in OT," Falcons coach Gordon Mosson said "We had a lot of people step up and take control, and it helped." [[In-content Ad]]