The Misericordia University men's basketball team survived a second-half rally and extended its winning streak to eight games with a 72-69 overtime win at FDU-Florham, Saturday.

James Hawk turned in a dominant effort with 27 points, 21 rebounds and a school-record eight blocked shots.  Hawk set the single-season blocks record as well with his 35^th of the season.

Joe Busacca added 14 points, including the 1,000^th of his career.

Jesse Urich had 10 points and Griffin Sponaugle had five assists as the Cougars improved to 15-4 overall and 7-1 in the Freedom Conference.

The Cougars led throughout the first half and held a 42-33 lead with less 12 minutes remaining in the game.

The Devils charged back with a 12-2 run over a four-minute span to take 45-44 lead.

FDU-Florham eventually took a 54-49 lead with 4:37 to go, but Hawk had consecutive layups to pull MU within a point at 2:37.

After an FDU score, Urich drained a three-pointer to tie it with 2:07 left.

Busacca career point as he ended a two-minute scoring drought to put MU ahead with a jumper with 14 seconds to play.

The Devils tied it with a layup with two seconds to go, but were unable to convert the potential game-winning three-point play as the free throw was off the mark.

Erik Kerns put the Cougars ahead with a free throw early in overtime and MU never trailed in the extra session.

Hawk's layup and Busacca's 1,000^th-point jumper made it 63-58 and Urich sank a free throw to give the Cougars a six-point lead with 2:33 to play.

Urich, Kerns and Hawk combined for five free throws over the final 34 seconds to secure the win.

Misericordia will host DeSales, Wednesday.