HOUGHTON, Mich. - Jordan Reetz's pull-up 3-pointer as time expired sent the Michigan Tech men's basketball team to overtime and eventually to an upset victory over No. 17-ranked Hillsdale today at the SDC Gym. The freshman's shot sent the 1,166 fans into a frenzy, and the Huskies used the momentum to pour in 23 points in the extra session for a 93-82 triumph.

Reetz hit multiple big shots in the game as part of a career-high 21 points. His triple with 1:48 remaining in regulation reduced Tech's deficit from six to just three. Each team scored buckets in the paint before Reetz had a chance to tie the game with 10 seconds left. His 3-pointer rimmed out, and the Huskies were forced to foul.

HC's Brad Guinane misfired on the front end of the bonus, allowing the hosts to tie the game. The Chargers looked as though they were trying to foul as Don Fowler brought the ball up the floor. Reetz was able to catch the pass across halfcourt and take two dribbles up to the arc before burying his fifth trey of the game.

The game went to overtime at 71-all.

Chargers' starting center Nick Washburn fouled out 39 seconds into overtime, and Haidar made both foul shots of a one-and-one. Mike Hojnacki drained a 3-pointer on the next trip down on a nice kick-out from Haidar.

The Black and Gold went on to score the first nine points of overtime, then hold on with strong free throw shooting. Tech made 15-of-18 attempts in the extra session and 35-of-39 for the game. The performance was one make short of the school record for foul shots in a game (36).

"A good start to this game gave us a chance," said head coach Kevin Luke. "We really switched up our defenses, and I think defense won us the game.

"I couldn't be prouder of a kid than I am for Jordan. That shot may be the break we needed to get things turned around."

Reetz went 7-of-9 from the field including 5-of-7 from long range in besting his previous career high of 15. Haidar paced the team in scoring (22), rebounding (six) and assists (four).

The first half featured 10 tied scores. Except for a brief two-point lead midway through the frame, the Huskies couldn't get on top until Alex Culy's steal and coast-to-coast layup at the one-minute mark. Tech led 40-38 at the break.

The game was tight the entire second half. Neither team led by more than seven. Hillsdale had two six-point leads in the final three minutes before the hosts came back with Reetz's heroics.

Tech (11-8 overall and 6-6 in GLIAC play) shot 50 percent for the game and connected on 89 percent of its free throws. Hillsdale (15-3, 9-3 GLIAC) went 49 percent from the field and 58 percent (14-of-24) at the line.

Joining Haidar and Reetz in double figures for the Huskies were Culy (16), Hojnacki (12) and Austin Armga (10).

Michigan Tech will play its next three games on the road beginning Thursday (Feb. 3) at Findlay. Tipoff is slated for 6 p.m.