In a thrilling basketball match held in Washington, Colin Smalls put forth an outstanding performance, scoring 26 points, capped off by a critical 3-pointer with just 1.2 seconds remaining in regulation. His exceptional play helped American University secure a hard-fought 81-71 victory over George Washington on Wednesday night.

Smalls showcased his shooting prowess, hitting 8 of 15 attempts from the field, including 5 of 9 from beyond the arc, and he also converted 5 of 7 free throws for the Eagles, who improved their record to 6-4. Teammate Matt Rogers contributed significantly with 18 points, scoring eight of those during the overtime period, while going 7 of 14 from the floor and 4 of 8 from three-point range, accompanied by six rebounds. Meanwhile, Greg Jones added 16 points to the Eagles’ tally, demonstrating accuracy with a perfect 8 of 8 from the free-throw line, despite shooting 3 for 9 overall, including 2 of 6 from long range.

The George Washington Revolutionaries, now standing at 7-2, had their offensive efforts spearheaded by Darren Buchanan Jr., who notched 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds. Additionally, Jacoi Hutchinson was instrumental for the team, delivering a solid performance with 20 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and four steals, contributing to the overall competitiveness of the game.

This match demonstrated thrilling moments and fierce competition between the two college basketball teams, with American ultimately coming out on top in overtime, thanks to the contributions of their key players.