ELON, N.C. - A three-point shot by
Sydney-James Desroches with no time remaining on the clock in the fourth quarter sent East Tennessee State University women's basketball team into overtime at Elon, as the Bucs eventually took the 65-60 win, Wednesday, at the Schar Center.
Elon (1-2) opened the game on a 9-0 run, as East Tennessee State (3-1) got within five points from a layup by
Emmah McAmis and Daniela López. The Phoenix extended their lead with a jumper by LaNae' Corbett, but a layup off a Phoenix turnover by
SaBreya Monsanto ended the quarter with Elon leading 15-10.
A three-pointer by
Lucy Hood just 40 seconds into the second frame got the Bucs within two at 15-12. The teams traded shots until an Elon layup followed by consecutive three-pointers gave the Phoenix a 12-point advantage at 31 19 with a minute left in the first half of play. A free throw by
Anala Nelson followed by a three-pointer from
Carmen Richardson with one second remaining in the half allowed the Bucs to trim their deficit to eight at 31-23 headed into the break.
The third quarter opened with a layup and jumper by Desroches and a three-pointer by McAmis to give the Bucs their first lead of the evening at 33-31 just three minutes into the third quarter. A layup by Tamia Watkins tied the game at 33, but a 8-0 run by the Buccaneers, including three-pointers by McAmis and Richardson allowed the Bucs an eight-point lead at 41-33 with four minutes left in the third frame. The Phoenix fought back to take back their lead with an 11-2 run, allowing them to lead at 44-43 going into the final frame.
The Bucs and the Phoenix went shot for shot until a three pointer from Ashanti Fox allowed the home team to take a 53-49 lead with 6:22 remaining in regulation, which began a scoring drought for both teams that was ended with
Lucia France's layup with 2:45 remaining on the clock. A layup by Fox gave Elon a 55-51 lead with one minute left, as a three-pointer by Richardson made it a one-point game at 55-54 in favor of the Phoenix. Kamryn Doty had a successful trip to the free throw line with five seconds left, giving Elon the 57-54 advantage. Nelson gained possession during a fast break before passing it off to Desroaches, who was positioned on the wing. Desroaches connected on the three point attempt as time expired, tying the game at 57-57 and sending the game into overtime.
The Buccaneers held the Phoenix to just three points in extra minutes, as Desroches' free throws allowed the Bucs a 63-60 lead with 1:16 left in overtime. A layup by Nelson would be the final basket of the contest as time expired, with the Buccaneers taking home the 65-60 overtime win on the road.
ETSU women's basketball is back at home this Sunday against Coastal Carolina at 2 p.m. at Brooks Gym.
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