San Francisco State Men Win at Buzzer in Overtime, 73-71
Steven Hankle's layup at the buzzer in overtime wins it for the Gators in CCAA conference action
January 12, 2002

Complete Box Score

CARSON, Calif.-Steven Hankle made a layup at the buzzer in overtime to propel San Francisco State to a California Collegiate Athletic Association win over Cal State Dominguez Hills at the Torodome tonight.

CSUDH freshman guard Earl Rowland (Palma HS) knocked down two free throws with 16.1 seconds remaining to send the game into overtime. But San Francisco State outscored the Toros 11-9 in the extra period to earn the CCAA conference victory.

Cal State Dominguez Hills (3-10, 2-6 CCAA) was up by six points 54-48 with 7:49 left in regulation. However, SFSU answered with a 14-4 run to take a 62-58 lead with 2:17 remaining in the game. The Toros would shutout San Francisco State over the final two minutes while CSUDH senior forward Jonathan Estis' (Morningside HS) layup with 1:57 on the clock and Rowland's free throws sent the game into the extra period.

The loss ruined a career night for Rowland who poured in a career-best 26 points on 10-15 from the floor including 4-6 from beyond the 3-point arc. Senior center Kevin Blunt (Pacific HS) scored 17 and pulled down a game-high seven rebounds for the Toros. Senior point guard Jacob Poole (Mt. Carmel HS), who fouled out with just over two minutes left in regulation, knocked in 11 points.

San Francisco State (7-8, 5-4 CCAA) was led by Hankle's 16 points followed by Chris Featherly and Daymian Turner's 12 points each. Eric Willard was also in double figures with 10 points and a team-high seven rebounds.

The Toros are back in league action next weekend January 18 at Cal State Stanislaus. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 p.m.