AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — In an exhilarating matchup on Sunday, Nassim Mashhour propelled the Oakland Golden Grizzlies to a thrilling 93-83 overtime victory against Detroit Mercy, scoring an impressive 24 points.
The game swung in Oakland’s favor when Isaiah Jones landed a critical 3-pointer, completing an 8-0 scoring spree that put the Golden Grizzlies ahead 87-79 with just 1:50 remaining in regulation. From that point onward, they maintained their lead to secure the win.
Mashhour’s performance was notable: he went 5 for 11 from the field (including only 1 for 7 from beyond the arc) and was exceptionally consistent at the free-throw line, sinking 13 of 16 attempts. His teammates also contributed significantly; Jaylen Jones added 16 points to the scoreboard, while Allen David Mukeba Jr. delivered a strong performance with 13 points and 10 rebounds to round out a solid effort by the team.
On the other side, it was Orlando Lovejoy who led the Titans with 20 points. Legend Geeter and Nate Johnson also made substantial contributions, with Geeter finishing with 15 points, seven rebounds, and five assists, and Johnson adding another 15 points along with six rebounds for Detroit Mercy, who stands with an 8-19 overall record and 4-12 in the Horizon League.
A dramatic moment came late in the game when DQ Cole nailed a 3-pointer for Oakland with just four seconds on the clock, which tied the game at 77 and forced an overtime period.
