Playing their first double overtime game since the 2014 season and their first at home since 1992, the Red Wolves improved their record to 4-6 and now stand 3-0 at home. Florida Atlantic saw its record move to 7-3 on the year.
Cockfield scored 11 of his 34 points during overtime, including a pair of clutch free throws with one second left on the clock to send the game into a second extra period. He was joined in double figures by sophomore guard Marquis Eaton with 15 points.
Both teams shot 28 percent from the floor in a contest that featured 17 lead changes and 12 ties.