MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison’s see-saw boys basketball season continued its upward trajectory on Saturday night.
Justin McCraney erupted for 25 points and eight rebounds to lead the Rams to a thrilling, 64-60 double-overtime victory over Lexington in an Ohio Cardinal Conference clash.
This was Madison’s third straight win and fifth victory in its last seven games. That’s a far cry from the 0-5 start that marked the beginning of the season.
Kaleb Gordon added 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Rams, while Deonte McDaniel racked up 12 points and six rebounds.
Dantrell Hughes poured in a game-high 26 points and hauled down 10 rebounds for Lexington. Jayden Perkins chipped in 14 points.
The Minutemen took an 11-8 first-quarter lead and carried a 22-21 edge into halftime. Madison moved on top 36-34 heading to the fourth period, but Lex knotted the game at 48-48 forcing overtime.
The first extra session ended at 53-53, before the Rams pulled away with an 11-7 scoring advantage in the second overtime.
Madison is now 6-7 overall, 3-4 in the OCC and will play at Ashland on Tuesday night.
Lexington falls to 4-9 overall, 2-5 in the league. The Minutemen are at Mansfield Senior on Tuesday night.