WAYNE, NE – Four quarters wasn't enough for the University of Mary women's basketball team and Wayne State College to decide a winner. The back and forth thriller that featured 10 different lead changed would head to overtime to determine a victor. The Marauders came out on top thanks to a timely Cassie Askvig three pointer and clutch free throws by Lauren Rotunda with just seconds left. UMary's 83-81 win was highlighted by four players who posted double digit points. Cassie Askvig led the way with 25 with Macy Williams adding 19, Lauren Rotunda pitching in 15, and Megan Voit adding 11 in her first collegiate start.
 
With the win the Marauders improve to 15-9 overall and 9-6 in the NSIC. WSC falls to 14-7 overall and 9-6 in the Northern Sun.

 
FIRST HALF BREAKDOWN
The Marauders held a six-point lead heading into the half. After remaining even at 13 through the first quarter, UMary outscored the Wildcats 15-9 in the second quarter to take a six-point lead into intermission. The Marauders used an 11-5 run to close out the second quarter to create the separation. 10 points by Askvig and seven by Williams led the way for the Marauders

 
SECOND HALF BREAKDOWN
The Wildcats were able to chip away at the Marauders lead in the second half, holding a two-point lead with three seconds left. That's when Lauren Rotunda skipped the inbounds pass across the court to Cassie Askvig who pulled up for a midrange jumper to tie the game up with two seconds left in regulation. Christal Hearn ensured the game went into overtime, blocking WSC's game winning shot attempt. Rotunda led the way in the second half with 11 points and seven rebounds.
 
OVERTIME BREAKDOWN
With neither team wanting to relinquish the lead, the Marauders and Wildcats continued to exchange the lead. WSC was able to build their lead to four with just 1:35 remaining in OT. That's when Cassie Askvig scored in the paint followed by a pull up jumper by Macy Williams to even the game back up. The Wildcats responded knocking down a three with just 33 seconds remaining to take a three-point lead. With ice in her veins, Askvig picked the perfect time to knock down her lone three on the game, tying the game back up. With just two seconds left, Rotunda grabbed a rebound and drew a foul which sent her to the free throw line for double bonus. Rotunda drained both of her shots from the charity stripe to put UMary up two which held until the final buzzer rang. Nine overtime points by Askvig led the way for the Marauders.

 
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
Cassie Askvig posted 25 points and 8 rebounds
 
Macy Williams had 19 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists
 
Lauren Rotunda recorded 15 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 blocks
 
Megan Voit had 11 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals
 
Coral Gillette posted 6 points , 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals
 
Christal Hearn had 5 points, 2 assists, and a block

 
TEAM STATS
Field Goal Percentage:
UMary 45.1%
WSC 35.9%

Three Point Percentage:
UMary 36%
WSC 40%

Free Throw Percentage:
UMary 66.7%
WSC 92.9%


Rebounds
UMary 41
WSC 51
 
Assists
UMary 17
WSC 18

Points Off Turnover:
UMary 12
WSC 7

Points In Paint:
UMary 32
WSC 26

Bench Points:
UMary 7
WSC 7
 
UP NEXT
The Marauders wrap up their four game road trip with a matchup against Augustana tomorrow, February 1 at 3:30 PM in Sioux Falls, SD.


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