FROSTBURG, Md. – The Glenville State Lady Pioneer Women's Basketball team won an overtime thriller on Saturday (Dec. 13) afternoon at Frostburg State in Mountain East Conference action, 94-93. GSU is now (6-2) overall and (3-1) in conference play.
1st Half
The first quarter was low scoring and neither team could build a lead as they traded baskets back-and-forth. Scores from Carine Pinkney, Stevi Yancy, and threes from Jayda Allie and Khalia Bryant kept the FSU lead at just two, 18-16. In the second quarter, the points were going each way once again as scores from Nylah Davis and Nwando Okigbo had the Frostburg State lead at one at the halftime break, 42-41.
2nd Half
Glenville State outscored the Bobcats by two in quarter three, behind Ashlyn Riley's three pointer to give GSU a two-point lead early in the second half and a layup from Pinkney at the buzzer to give the Lady Pioneers the advantage. In the fourth stanza, Glenville State scored the first six points to build a seven-point lead, however, a nine to three run over the last three minutes of play forced overtime at 87-all.
Overtime
A low-scoring five-minute period saw FSU take a one-point lead after a made free throw, but a three-pointer from Davis and a layup from Yancy put the Lady Pioneers up one. On the final possession, GSU forced a turnover to hold on for the victory, 94-93.
Final Stats
Frostburg State
Julie Spinelli led the game in scoring with 33 points while also pulling down nine rebounds. Jenna Muha had 22 points and 13 rebounds, while Ayla Hileman had 16 points and seven boards.
Glenville State
Carine Pinkney paced the Lady Pioneer offense with 24 points, while also recording three steals. Nylah Davis had 16 points, Nwando Okigbo had 15 points and 13 rebounds, Stevi Yancy had ten points and four assists, Jayda Allie had eight points and connected on two three-pointers, and Khalia Bryant rounded out the scoring with seven points and four rebounds.
Up Next For The Pioneers
The Lady Pioneers will carry their three-game winning streak to Salem on Wednesday (Dec. 17). Tip is set for 5:30 p.m.
