No. 3-ranked Midland edged Chattanooga State 74-71 in the NJCAA national basketball tournament in Hutchinson, Kan., today.
Chattanooga State kept pace with a strong effort from its reserves early.
Despite starters Alex Dean and Phillip Jurick playing less than seven minutes combined in the first half due to each picking up two fouls early,
Chatt State trailed just 35034 at halftime.
The second half game featured eight lead changes and three ties.
Both teams shot from 39% from the field while Midland won the battle of the boards 46-40.
Guy Landry led Midland with 18 points.Latraius Mosley came off the bench for Chattanooga State to lead all scorers with 23 points.