Weber State Outlasts Montana in Overtime Thriller
MISSOULA, Mont. (Interstat) — Antoniette Emma-Nnopu scored 28 points to lead Weber State to an 86-79 overtime victory over Montana in a Big Sky Conference women’s basketball game Saturday at Dahlberg Arena.
The Wildcats, who avenged a one-point loss to the Lady Griz last month, needed extra time after Montana erased a late deficit. Weber State dominated the overtime period 17-10 behind Emma-Nnopu and Lanae Billy, who added 23 points.
Weber State shot 49% from the field and made 13 3-pointers. Montana, despite four players scoring in double figures led by Avery Waddington’s 14 points, shot just 41% overall. Attendance was 2,373. Weber State improved to 9-18, while Montana fell to 7-19.