PITTSBURG — The Rogers State University men's basketball team outscored Pittsburg State University, 8-3, over the final 5:50 of regulation to force overtime and the visiting Hillcats pulled away late in the extra session for an 87-80 victory Thursday (Dec. 3) at John Lance Arena/Whetzel Court.

Martin Vogts scored a team-leading 17 points for the Gorillas (2-2, 2-2 MIAA), while Bobby Arthur-Williams Jr. added 14 points and eight rebounds. Zach Burch and Quentin Hardrict Jr. chipped in with nine points apiece, while Gwarren Douglas Jr. and R.J. Lawrence added eight points apiece.

Pitt State shot 46.7 percent from the field in the game, making 28 of 60 attempts. The Gorillas connected on 11 3-point field goals. Pitt State arguably lost the game at the free throw line as the Gorillas converted just 13 of 25 charity shots.

Rogers State (1-2, 1-2 MIAA) shot 46.2 percent from the floor (30-65), but the Hillcats made 21 of 24 free throw attempts and owned a 44-32 rebounding advantage against the Gorillas. Dustin Eke led four RSU players in double figures with a game high 19 points.

Pitt State will return to action Saturday (Dec. 5) when the Gorillas play host to MIAA rival Northeastern State University at 3:30 p.m. (CST).