In a thrilling contest at the Axe ‘Em Classic, Presbyterian narrowly defeated Stephen F. Austin by a score of 58-55 after an intense overtime session on Thursday night.

Jonah Pierce was a standout for the Blue Hose, contributing a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds, showcasing his well-rounded performance.

Supporting him were Carl Parrish, who added 11 points along with six rebounds, and Kory Mincy, who also scored 11 points and recorded three steals.

On the other side, the Lumberjacks, who fell to a 2-3 record with this loss, saw Matt Hayman lead their scoring efforts, finishing the game with 12 points and two steals.

Juhlawnei Stone made a significant impact with nine points and an impressive 13 rebounds, also contributing defensively with two steals, while Keith Lamar chipped in with another nine points.

The game was tightly contested, and with just 25 seconds left in regular time, Hayman hit a crucial jumper that tied the game at 52, pushing it into overtime.

In the extra period, Presbyterian managed to secure the victory by converting four free throws, which allowed them to outscore the Lumberjacks 6-3 in overtime, sealing the win.