OT? Panthers Take Two and Win; Paul VI Catholic 66, Gonzaga 57

From: The Washington Post | Date: February 5, 2000| Author: Tarik El-Bashir | Copyright information

Twice Gonzaga has taken a lead into the final three minutes against Paul VI Catholic this season, and twice the Eagles allowed the game to slip away.

No. 6 Paul VI rallied from a 12-point halftime deficit to force overtime, then came back from four points down to force a second overtime last night. In the second overtime, the Panthers made the plays that mattered most for a 66-57 victory before a frenzied crowd at Gonzaga.

Paul VI rallied in the final minutes to defeat Gonzaga,...

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