Tall Black Rob Loe's posted his second career college double-double and his best game ever in the March Madness NCAA basketball tournament.
Loe shot 22 points, 15 rebounds and three assists as his St Louis Bilikens came back down the stretch to beat the North Carolina State 83-80 in overtime in Orlando, Florida, to advance to the next round.
St Louis next face defending champions Louisville in the round of 32 on Sunday.
The only other New Zealander competing in the tournament is Nebraska's Tai Webster, who will take on Baylor in their round of 64 game on Saturday.