#6 Independence beats #5 Fort Scott 49-46 in overtime Friday night, handing their Tigers their first SEK loss of the season and taking over 1st place in the league.

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FORT SCOTT, Kan. - (WATCH) #6 Independence wins overtime battle over #5 Fort Scott 49-45 Friday night to take over 1st place in the SEK.

Cam Eytcheson leads Indy with 21 points. 

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