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East Lansing Outlasts No. 2 Rockford in OT as KJ Torbert Scores 39

The victory preserved East Lansing's No. 1 spot in new statewide polls, underscoring both teams' Division 1 title credentials.

Overview

  • East Lansing beat Rockford 80-71 in overtime at the GottaGetIt Hoop Classic at East Kentwood High School.
  • KJ Torbert powered the Trojans with 39 points, including eight in overtime after tying the game on a late floater in regulation.
  • Rockford erased a 12-point deficit with a 16-2 fourth-quarter run and briefly led 67-65 before East Lansing forced overtime.
  • Supporting the win, Kingston Thomas added 19 points and DQ Stewart had 15 for East Lansing; Rockford was led by Jake Bascom with 24, Eli Wolfe with 23, and Jace Opoku-Agyeman with 13.
  • Postgame rankings kept East Lansing No. 1 at 11-0 in both AP and BCAM polls, with Rockford at 9-1 holding the No. 2 spot.