It took an extra five minutes of play, but it was well worth it for the Lakehead Thunderwolves men's basketball team.
Jamie Searle scored 29 points, including seven three-pointers as the Wolves eaked out an 89-87 overtime win over their nearest rivals in the standings, the Windsor Lancers.
Lakehead (12-3), opened up a two-game lead over Windsor (10-5), who lost for the second straigt game.
Isaac Kuon scored 26 to lead Windsor in defeat.
The two teams will meet again on Saturday in Windsor.