LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) -- Elfrid Payton scored 20 points, including
the last three of the game, as Louisiana-Lafayette rallied for a
72-71 overtime win over Denver on Thursday night.



Trailing 71-69, Payton made a layup with 16 seconds to go but
missed the ensuing free throw. After Raymone Andrew got a steal
for the Ragin' Cajuns (13-11, 7-3 Sun Belt Conference) with 4
seconds left, Payton went to the free-throw line, where he made
the first of two foul shots with 1 second on the clock.



The Pioneers (16-7, 6-4) led by seven in the first half and
33-30 at the break. The game was tied eight times in the second
half, with Andrews making two foul shots, but missing a third
attempt with 1:32 to go in regulation to knot it at 67.



Josh Brown added 21 points and 10 rebounds for
Louisiana-Lafayette.



Royce O'Neale led Denver with 21 points and 13 boards.