The Wharton Wildcats fell to the Tampa Catholic Crusaders 37-36 in the SEBA Summer League championship game.
Wharton trailed Tampa Catholic by as many as nine points early in the fourth quarter. However, DaVonte Lamar's 3-point play sparked a Wildcat run that would eventually cut the Crusaders' lead to just one point heading into the final minute of play.
Tampa Catholic would miss an uncontested layup giving the ball back to the Wildcats with a chance to take the lead.
After a Wharton timeout with 43.6 seconds remaining, chaos ensued.
In the final seconds, Wharton had four chances to take the lead. Xavier Owens' shot was too strong and the rebound found its way into green hands. However, a Wildcat defender managed to poke the ball away giving Wharton another shot at the win.
CJ McGill recovered the loose ball and quickly pushed the ball up to Owens. Owens' shot rattled off of the rim into the hand of freshman Chase Litton. Litton's put back rolled off the front of the rim and Tampa Catholic finally salvaged the rebound before being fouled with 6.1 to play.
With the chance to extend the lead at the line, the Crusader free throw came up short and Wharton chances to pull off the win still had a pulse.
Sir Patrick Reynolds received the Owens pass just as he crossed half court but had his desperation heave blocked as the buzzer sounded, ending Wharton's comeback and championship hopes.
Photos of tonight's contest can be found HERE.
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