GOLD OUTPOWER THE CHARGE IN THRILLING OVERTIME WIN 123-115

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Feb. 28, 2025) – The Grand Rapids Gold (11-13) secured a 123-115 overtime win over the Cleveland Charge (10-14). The Gold started strong in the first quarter but surrendered the lead in the final minutes. With 13 seconds left, Trey Alexander’s steal led to a Will Richardson layup, and cut Cleveland’s lead to five at the end of the period. The Charge maintained control throughout the second quarter, sending the Gold into halftime trailing by 10.

A late fourth-quarter surge allowed Grand Rapids to reclaim the lead in a back-and-forth battle that ended with both teams tied at 115, forcing overtime. With a target score of 122, Will Richardson opened the extra period with two free throws before Tevian Jones sealed the victory with a game-winning layup.

Two-way player Trey Alexander led the Gold with 29 points, five assists, two rebounds, and two steals. Charles Bediako (15 points, 16 rebounds) and Gabe McGlothan (13 points, 11 rebounds) each recorded double-doubles, while Richardson (22 points, six rebounds, six assists, five steals) and Tevian Jones (22 points, eight rebounds, five assists, three steals) played key roles in securing the win.

Elijah Hughes paced the Charge with 26 points, while two-way player Luke Travers came close to a triple-double, finishing with 15 points, 14 rebounds, and eight assists. Cleveland also had five other players in double figures, including Emoni Bates (17 pts), JT Thor (17 pts), Jules Bernard (15 pts), Warith Alatishe (12pts), and Feron Hunt (11pts).

The Gold will face off against the Maine Celtics on Tuesday March 4th at Van Andel Arena at 11:00 a.m. Fans can watch the game live on ESPN+.