Damien beats Riverside Poly 128-123 in 6 overtimes to advance to the CIF State Division I semifinals

The Spartans trailed by 18 at halftime. Their top player, Malik Thomas, fouled out in the first overtime session, but Damien still found a way to win.

In a game that tied for the longest postseason boys basketball game in the history of the CIF, Damien outlasted Riverside Poly 128-123 on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the CIF State Division I playoffs.

The Spartans trailed by 18 at halftime. Their top player, Malik Thomas, fouled out in the first overtime session, but Damien still found a way to win. Thomas scored 41 points despite fouling out, Austin Cook scored 35 points and RJ Smith had 27 for the Spartans.

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Poly's DJ Davis led all scorers with 58 points in defeat.

Damien will play at Renaissance Academy in the Division 1 semifinals on Saturday.

Here's the last-second 3-pointer that forced the third overtime:

Austin Cook drains the “3” for Damien at the buzzer! Game tied at 93 vs Riverside Poly ... can you say TRIPLE OT!?!? @CoachCook4444 pic.twitter.com/DsRAiwjKD6

— The Inland_Sports Show (@Inland_Sports) March 6, 2020

And here's the last-second 3-pointer that forced the FOURTH overtime:

Are you Serious!?!? Riverside Poly with the “3” to force 4OT!!! 105-105 vs Damien! pic.twitter.com/Kl70GZs8d2

— The Inland_Sports Show (@Inland_Sports) March 6, 2020