Xavier University of Louisiana men's basketball
Marlon Roundtree

Men's Basketball

Gold Rush win in double overtime, reach 20 victories again

        DALLAS — Xavier University of Louisiana won in multiple overtimes on the road for the first time in 29 years. XULA prevailed 66-65 in two OTs Saturday against Paul Quinn and reached 20 victories for the 34th time to extend its Louisiana men's college basketball record.
        Cameron Wells, playing with family and friends in attendance from nearby Murphy, Texas, had 19 points and 10 rebounds. His brother, Cory, scored 10 points.
        XULA is 20-5 overall, 11-4 Red River Athletic Conference and won nine of its last 10 games. For Alfred Williams, it's his 12th 20-win season at XULA — three as a player, six as an assistant coach and three as head coach. This is Williams' sixth season leading the Gold Rush.
        Paul Quinn, ineligible for the RRAC regular-season title or a berth in the RRAC or NAIA tournaments, is 22-2 and 11-2. The loss was the Tigers' first at home this season.
        Next for XULA is its regular-season finale, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at home against RRAC opponent Wiley.

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Players Mentioned

Cameron Wells

#12 Cameron Wells

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6' 1"
Sophomore
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Players Mentioned

Cameron Wells

#12 Cameron Wells

6' 1"
Sophomore
1L
G