Jordan Spencer Nets Clutch Free Throws to Send Augustana into Elite Eight

By Bradley Gains on March 16, 2016

Augustana University

Jordan Spencer held his nerve at the line to sink a pair of free throws with 4.6 seconds left to earn Augustana an 80-78 victory in the NCAA DII Championship Tournament.

The sophomore guard netted 17 points and dished out eight assists as the Vikings secured their first-ever Region Championship to advance to the Elite Eight stage for the first time.

Spencer had a double-double with 10 points and 10 assists in Augustana’s opening 100-85 victory, before recording another 10 points along with eight assists in a following 77-67 success.

The Vikings have improved to 31-2 on the season after their 80-78 triumph over Northwest Missouri State, and next face Tarleton State next Wednesday.

Check out Spencer keeping his cool for the game-winning free throws below:

Jordan Spencer's game winning free throws! #D2MBBCentral pic.twitter.com/JHAtYuU6Ct

— AugieMensBball (@AugieMensBball) March 16, 2016

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