The Truett-McConnell men’s basketball team defeated Spring Hill 87-84 in overtime to earn its first conference win of the young season on Friday in Cleveland.

Benard Nugent led the Bears (2-0, 1-0 Southern States Athletic Conference) in scoring with 34 points. Truett-McConnell’s Daniel Chatchou had 13 rebounds toward the Bears’ plus-17 rebound margin. Brandon

Joiner tallied four assists for Truett-McConnell.

The Bears host Loyola at 5 p.m. today.