The Wildcats defeat the 36ers 98-97 in a close game decided in the final seconds. Elijah Pepper hits a three-pointer with under two seconds remaining, sealing the one-point win.
The outlets report the same key ending and final score, describing it as a “wild” or tightly contested finish. With the result hinging on Pepper’s late shot, the game is framed as a late momentum swing that prevents the 36ers from taking the lead or forcing an overtime. While the headlines vary in wording, they align on the decisive play—Pepper’s late three—and the final margin of one point.
