Neumann defeats FDU Florham 73-67 in Overtime, Whetts Scores 42 for the Knights :: Whetts Scores 42 points and grabs 15 rebounds leading the Knights to their 8th consecutive win of the Season.

Whetts Scores 42 points and grabs 15 rebounds leading the Knights to their 8th consecutive win of the Season.

Dec. 9, 2006

MADISON, NJ - Freshman guard Brittany Whetts scored 42 points (22-of-27 free throws) and grabbed 15 rebounds to lead Neumann to a 73-67 (OT) win over the College at Florham Devils in non-conference action on Saturday afternoon.

Neumann and Florham finished the first half tied 32-32 and the second half tied at 31. Neumann overcame two 10-point second half deficits, forcing the single five minute overtime. The Knights then used a six point run late in the extra minutes to steal the win from the Devils.

The Devils jumped out to a 7-0 lead but the Knights tied the game, 17-17, with 11:12 left in the first half. FDU built a 30-23 lead with 2:49 left in the half however, Neumann finished the half on a 9-2 run to knot the score at 32-32 going into the locker room.

The Devils opened up the second half on an 8-1 run to take a 40-33 lead just 3:24 into the second half. Brittany Whetts rallied the Knights though, scoring Neumann's last eight points to tie the score at 63-63 with 0:20 remaining.

Whetts took over in the extra session, scoring all 10 points for the Knights (eight on free throws). The Devils tied the game 67-67 but Whetts made two free throws in three of the Knights' next five possessions to seal the win.

The Knights return to action on Tuesday, December 19, at home against vs. Saint Mary's College of Maryland at 6:00 p.m.