GREAT FALLS, Mont. – The University of Providence men's basketball program opened their season with an 82-77 victory in overtime versus Corban University.

The Warriors (0-1) jumped out to an early 7-2 lead off a Dirk Helaire three pointer, but the Argos (1-0) would respond by senior Davien Harris-Williams hitting back-to-back threes to tie the game at 10.

Each side would trade baskets until junior Jamil Bowles and senior Jaylin Reed led the Argos to an 8-0 run. Corban stormed back with a 9-0 run of their own to retake the lead 31-30 with two minutes remaining in the half. Both teams would add another three pointer and free throw before half to give the Warriors a 35-34 lead going into the break. Harris-Williams led the way for the Argos in the first 20 minutes with eight points.

The Argos would retake the lead in the second half after a three by senior Eric Milner made it 37-35. UP would continue their momentum with a 5-0 run to take a six-point lead. Corban would slowly chip into the lead tying the game at 64 with three minutes left. Out of a timeout the Warriors converted an and one layup by Collin Warmouth and a basket by Jared Franklin to take a five-point lead with one and a half minutes remaining.

Following a UP timeout Harris-Williams buried a corner three pointer to cut the lead to two. A missed free throw gave the Argos another opportunity and Bowles followed up Harris-William's miss with a dunk to tie the game at 69 with four seconds left. A missed three pointer as time expired by Nikola Milosevic brought the game to overtime.

Harris-Williams did not slow down in overtime, hitting a three from the wing and found Bowles in the paint for a layup to give the Argos a five-point advantage. Corban was able to bring the game within one with 30 seconds left but clutch free throw shooting by senior Freddy Brown III and junior Kenny Curtis secured the 82-77 win.

The Argos will be back in action Oct. 28 when they host the University of Jamestown. Tip off is scheduled for Noon at the McLaughlin Center.