Mississippi State Beats Alabama In OT

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Mississippi State Beats Alabama In OT

By Associated Press

Story Published: Mar 14, 2008 at 10:33 PM EST

Story Updated: Mar 14, 2008 at 10:33 PM EST

ATLANTA (AP) - Jamont Gordon scored 23 points and Mississippi
State survived a scary weather delay of more than an hour during
overtime to beat Alabama 69-67 in the Southeastern Conference
tournament quarterfinals Friday night.

Mykal Riley, who led Alabama with 18 points, forced the overtime
with a dramatic 3-pointer that spun around the rim and hit the
backboard before falling through the net for a 59-59 tie as the
buzzer sounded to end regulation.

Then, a severe storm moving through downtown Atlanta ripped
holes in the Georgia Dome and sent fans fleeing for the exits,
causing a delay of 1 hour, 5 minutes with 2:11 left in overtime.

Riley missed another 3-pointer at the end of the overtime.

Mississippi State will play in Saturday's semifinals against the
winner of the Georgia-Kentucky game.

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