PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — WVU Tech won their third Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (KIAC) match-up this week after defeating Ohio Christian University 96-91 in a double overtime thriller Saturday afternoon. The Golden Bears move to 5-1 in the conference, 13-6 overall while the Trailblazers hold a record of 3-2 in conference play, 13-5 overall.

Tech took wins over Carlow University (January 13 | 76-73) and No. 20 University of Rio Grande (January 14 | 88-85) earlier this week.

The team had five Golden Bears who scored in double figures including a game-high effort from sophomore Ryan Atkins who posted 31 points. Atkins, who also pulled down eight rebounds, is currently averaging 22.22 points per game, good enough for a No. 17 ranking in the Nation (NAIA DII).

Junior Paul Stone also had a standout game, marking 25 points while grabbing a team-high nine boards. Stone was 8-for-12 from the field and 8-for-9 from the bonus line.

Sophomore Juwuan Wilson poured in 14 points, senior Eddie Gordon had 11 points and junior Patrick Gnagbo scored 10 points in the victory. The three posted seven rebounds each along with junior Matthew Kallead to go with his three points and a block.

As a team, Tech shot 39.7 percent (31-for-78) from the field while committing 15 turnovers and forcing ten Ohio Christian giveaways.

Tech held a 30-21 lead through the first half before the Trailblazers outscored them in the second half 45-36. The teams came out even after the first overtime, 76-76. However, Tech was able to regroup in the final five minutes for the victory by posting 20 of their own points compared to OCU's 15.

Evin Bartlett led the Trailblazers with 25 points.

The Gold and Blue will continue KIAC play when they host Indiana University East Tuesday in the Baisi Athletic Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m.