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KJ Torbert Scores 39 as No. 1 East Lansing Tops No. 2 Rockford in OT

The senior guard strengthened his Mr. Basketball case with a clutch showcase performance in front of a capacity crowd.

Overview

  • East Lansing prevailed 80-71 in overtime at East Kentwood’s GottaGetIt Hoop Classic.
  • Rockford wiped out a double-digit deficit with a 16-2 fourth-quarter run to briefly go ahead 67-65.
  • Torbert tied it with a floater at 10 seconds and then forced a steal near midcourt before the buzzer.
  • The senior opened overtime with eight straight points and totaled five 3-pointers on the way to 39.
  • The Trojans improved to 11-0 with a reported 34-game winning streak as Rockford fell to 9-1 before a 2,100-plus crowd.