Macon, GA – In a thrilling overtime victory, the Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) Titans defeated Andrew College 84-80 in the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Division I Region 17 men's basketball semifinal round Friday night.

Off to a rocky start in the first half, the Titans found themselves in an early 12 point deficit. The Titans' turmoil was attributed to costly turnovers and several missed baskets in the paint.

With the aggressive play of sophomore Lincoln Smith, the Titans were able to shift the momentum in their favor and go into halftime with a 31-30 lead.

Finding their bearings at halftime, the Titans came out strong on both ends of the court. With a balanced offensive attack, the Titans were able to find their hot hand around the perimeter, while capitalizing off offensive rebounds in the paint.

The Titans' second half efficiency was stunning, as the team shot 50 percent from the field, going 5-10 from beyond the arc. The Titans also shot 83.3 percent from the free throw line.

Following a missed buzzer beater by Andrew College at the end of regulation, the Titans found their composure and dominated the game in overtime.

As an offensive staple for the Titans, sophomore Myles Washington had a team-high 20 points and added six rebounds, two assists, one steal, and two blocks. Lincoln Smith finished the game with 19 points, eight rebounds, two steals, and one block.

Freshmen Dominic Pierce and Montavious Terrell were also big contributors in the Titans' win. Pierce recorded 12 points, five rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block, while Terrell added 10 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and one steal.

The Titans will face No. 2 Georgia Highlands in the GCAA Region 17 Championship on Saturday, March 7 at 3:00 p.m. at Titans Arena, located at 1780 Anthony Road in Macon.