DAYTONA BEACH, FL- Newberry battled through a tightly contested matchup to claim a 94–89 overtime road win over Embry-Riddle (FL) on this Saturday evening at the ICI Center, showcasing resilience and execution in extra time. The Wolves set the tone early with an aggressive offensive approach and carried a 47–44 lead into halftime. Embry-Riddle battled back in the second half to force overtime, but Newberry remained composed and delivered key stops and baskets in the extra period to pull away and secure the win.

Drake Downs led all scorers with a season-high 35 points, adding eight rebounds while stepping up in crucial moments throughout regulation and overtime. Downs' scoring surge powered the Wolves offensively, while Drew Robinson contributed 23 points, providing steady production and timely perimeter shooting. Makhi Rivers added 10 points and five rebounds, as Newberry benefited from balanced contributions across the lineup during the extended contest.

As a team, Newberry shot 43.0 percent from the field, 36.7 percent from three-point range, and an impressive 88.2 percent from the free-throw line, a key factor in closing out the overtime win. The Wolves also held a 40–36 rebounding advantage, limiting second-chance opportunities for the Eagles. With the victory, Newberry improved to 6–6 overall and 2–4 in SAC play and will return to action on January 7 at 7:30 p.m., traveling to face Lenoir-Rhyne in a conference road matchup.