Four moments from Drury-Metro State

Result: The basket began a 21-5 run, many of the points scored in transition off turnovers and missed Drury shots, that built Metro State’s lead to 39-22, its largest of the game.

The counter

Play: Drury guard Drake Patterson answers a Metro State dunk by knocking down a 3-pointer with 17:26 to go in the second half.

Result: The basket began a 9-0 run that reduced Metro State’s lead from 13 to four and in the process ignited Drury’s crowd, which gave the Panthers a big lift throughout the game.

The foul-out

Play: Metro State guard Demetrius Miller fouls out with 2:09 remaining.

Result: Ahead 73-71 at the time, the Roadrunners were unable to score or hold onto the lead without Miller, an effective scorer and one of their go-to players in crunch time.

The free throws

Play: Drury guard Alex Hall goes 2-for-2 from the free-throw line with 22.8 seconds remaining to give the Panthers a 74-73 lead.

Result: Metro State couldn’t create a clear shot in its final possession and the game ended with players scrambling under the basket for control of the ball, giving Drury the title.