UNDERDOGS 86 — EMET 82: OT thriller in the Summer League

In a game that swung like a pendulum, the UNDERDOGS edged EMET 86-82 after overtime in Round 2 of the Summer League on 2025-09-20. Regulation ended locked and the extra period belonged to the team that found its rhythm when it mattered most.

The scoring line by periods told the story of momentum shifts: 26–20, 18–20, 10–12, 17–19 and a decisive 15–11 in overtime. A balanced attack and timely shots carried the winners through a late test from an EMET squad that never stopped fighting.

Tucker Jerrod was named player of the game after a performance that combined efficiency and clutch scoring. He finished with 26 points on 10-of-15 shooting, including 4-of-6 from deep, and added 8 rebounds and 4 assists. His three-pointer late in the fourth brought the contest level and forced extra time.

For EMET, Berrios Jose was a tour de force, pouring in a game-high 37 points on 12-of-18 shooting (4-of-9 from three) and 9-of-12 from the line, along with 5 rebounds. He kept his team within striking distance throughout and produced a barrage of late-game buckets that made the finish breathless.

Martinez Jason supplied 24 points for the winners, shooting 10-of-15 overall and hitting multiple triples that helped build an early cushion. Gessner Jordan added 15 points, key free throws and 4 assists that steadied the offense in the closing minutes and overtime. Inside, Hornsby Rob was a force with 19 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists, anchoring the paint on both ends.

EMET received important contributions from Morales Melvin, who scored 23 points and knocked down several big threes (5 triples), and from role players like Matos Wilfre and Alicea Santos, who hit timely shots to keep the pressure on. The visitors' late runs showcased resilience but fell just short in the extra frame.

Stat lines and the play-by-play made clear how the game unfolded: an early UNDERDOGS push, repeated responses from EMET led by Berrios Jose, and a tense finish decided by a combination of perimeter makes, offensive rebounds and clutch free throws in overtime. The final dagger came on a strong finish by the UNDERDOGS, who closed out the extra period to secure the 86-82 victory.

With the win the UNDERDOGS move forward in the Summer League with momentum, while EMET leaves with plenty of positives and the kind of competitive sparks that make tournament play compelling.

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