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Eagles Soar: Mary Washington Claims First DIII Title in Thriller
6 Apr
Summary
- Mary Washington won its first Division III championship with a 75-73 victory.
- Colin Mitchell scored the game-winning putback at the buzzer.
- Emory mounted a furious comeback, erasing a 13-point deficit in the final minutes.
Mary Washington captured its first-ever Division III championship, edging out Emory with a dramatic 75-73 victory on Sunday. The Eagles secured the title when Colin Mitchell scored on a putback as time expired.
Emory had staged a remarkable rally in the closing minutes, overcoming a 63-50 deficit with under five minutes remaining. Ethan Fauss's late 3-pointer tied the game, but Mary Washington's Robinson grabbed a missed shot for Mitchell's game-winning basket.
Robinson was instrumental for Mary Washington, scoring 27 points, dishing out four assists, and recording four steals. Jay Randall contributed 14 points, and Kaden Bates added a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
For Emory, Jair Knight and Ethan Fauss led the scoring with 24 points each. Despite a challenging game, Ben Pearce, the school's all-time leading scorer, managed to hit a crucial 3-pointer late in the contest.
