Marshall Outlasts James Madison in Overtime Behind Olson’s 26 Points
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (Interstat) — Olivia Olson scored 26 points and Marshall was perfect from the free-throw line to defeat James Madison 83-74 in overtime Saturday at Cam Henderson Center. The Thundering Herd made all 14 free-throw attempts, including six in overtime, to seal the women’s NCAA Division I basketball game.
Marshall, which improved to 11-3, overcame a 21-point first quarter by the Dukes. James Madison’s Ashanti Barnes led all scorers with 21 points. The Dukes led by 11 early but Marshall used a 13-for-30 performance from three-point range to rally. The teams were tied at 67 after regulation.
Marshall scored 16 points in the extra period. James Madison, which got 19 points from Peyton McDaniel, fell to 9-5.