Evans hits late 3 to force OT in matchup with former SCC teammate

Kaskaskia's Reagen Evans hit a clutch 3-pointer to send the game to overtime against Lewis & Clark, where former high school teammate Nikki Adams plays as a freshman.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Reagen Evans hit a late 3-pointer to force overtime and finished with 10 points as Kaskaskia College topped Lewis & Clark Community College 76-70 in a matchup of former high school teammates. Evans and Nikki Adams played together at Scott County Central before Adams joined Lewis & Clark as a freshman this season.

Why it matters

The game marked the second meeting this season between the former high school teammates, providing an opportunity to see how they have progressed at the college level. While Adams was sidelined with an ankle injury, Evans made the decisive play to lift Kaskaskia to victory.

The details

With Kaskaskia trailing late, Evans hit a 3-pointer off a screen to tie the game and send it to overtime. In the extra period, Kaskaskia was able to pull away for the 76-70 win. Evans said the key was maintaining patience and poise rather than playing with urgency.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 16, 2026.
  • Kaskaskia had previously defeated Lewis & Clark 70-63 on January 17, 2026, when Adams was available to play.

The players

Reagen Evans

A sophomore guard for Kaskaskia College who hit the game-tying 3-pointer to force overtime. Evans and Adams were former high school teammates at Scott County Central.

Nikki Adams

A freshman at Lewis & Clark Community College who was sidelined with an ankle injury for the game. Adams and Evans were former high school teammates at Scott County Central.

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What they’re saying

“Coach drew up a play for me to shoot off a screen. My post hit a screen, I got up, and when I caught it, I knew it had to go up. As soon as I shot it, I knew it was going in. As soon as it hit, I was so excited because I just knew we were going into OT.”

— Reagen Evans (standard-democrat.com)

“I know what Reagan is capable of and I know how passionate she is for basketball. Her team ran a good play that got her a wide-open 3, so I wasn't really surprised when she knocked it down.”

— Nikki Adams (standard-democrat.com)

What’s next

The two former high school teammates are expected to meet again when Kaskaskia travels to Lewis & Clark for a rematch later this season.

The takeaway

The game showcased the competitive spirit and talent of these two former high school teammates, who are now facing off at the college level. Despite Adams' injury, the matchup provided an opportunity for the players to reconnect and demonstrate their growth as players.