Hopkins leads Texas Southern past New Orleans 95-89 in OT

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Justin Hopkins had a career-high 20 points as Texas Southern beat New Orleans 95-89 in overtime in the first round of the CIT on Wednesday night.

Jeremy Combs had 19 points for Texas Southern (22-13). Devocio Butler added 15 points. Jalyn Patterson had 14 points for the road team.

Butler hit 1 of 2 free throws with 16 seconds left in regulation to tie it at 81.

Bryson Robinson had 20 points for the Privateers (19-14). Jahmel Myers added 14 points. Troy Green had 13 points.