NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Steven Echols' desperation three-pointer in overtime from deep in the left corner, and with defenders in his face, gave Lynchburg a 74-73 victory over CNU on the final day of the Captains Classic Sunday afternoon.

Echols, who scored a game-high 33 points, scored 11 of the Hornets' 12 overtime points including the game-winner with three seconds remaining.

The shot came after Brian Hermann had put CNU on top, 73-71 by making the first half of a one-and-one with 16 seconds to play.

Lynchburg worked the ball downcourt under heavy pressure until Echols found himself with the ball in the corner and time running out.

The lead changed hands seven times in the overtime.

CNU trailed, 38-34 at halftime, but went in front 58-56 with 6:22 to play on a jumper by Hermann, and held the lead until Echols scored with seven seconds remaining to tie the game at 62.

Xavier Parham the raced the ball end to end, missing a driving layup. Hermann rebounded and dunked the ball back in a split second after the buzzer sounded.

Josh Russell paced CNU with 16 points, including 4-8 on three-pointers. Jake Capin added 14 points, hitting 3-4 threes and Hermann added 14.

The loss broke a four-game winning streak for the Captains who are now 4-3. They host Wesley Friday at 8 p.m.

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