JONESBORO, Ark. - Needing five extra minutes in overtime, Appalachian State University women's basketball (9-13, 4-7 SBC) outlasted Arkansas State (5-18, 3-8 SBC) in a crucial 81-72 victory on Saturday afternoon at the Convocation Center in Jonesboro.
The win for App snaps a four-game slide while earning a season sweep over Arkansas State and the first-ever victory on the Red Wolves' home floor. App's 81 points scored ties a season high and is the most points it has scored in conference play.
The Mountaineers outscored the hosts,18-9, in overtime while hitting its final six shots en route to finishing 6-for-7 from the floor.