STEPHENVILLE, Texas (Interstat) — In a back-and-forth affair that required an extra period, the Arkansas State Red Wolves outlasted the Tarleton State Texans 87 to 77 in a non-conference women’s basketball game Friday afternoon at Wisdom Gym.

The game, played before a crowd of 1,103, saw both teams trade leads throughout regulation before the Red Wolves seized control in overtime, outscoring the Texans 17 to 7 in the final five minutes to secure their first victory of the young season.

Crislyn Rose led all scorers, fueling the Arkansas State offense with a game-high 26 points. The guard from Sachse, Texas, also dished out four assists and came up with a key steal in the win. She was instrumental in the overtime period, scoring multiple baskets to help her team pull away.

Zyion Shannon provided a strong supporting performance for the Red Wolves, contributing 14 points and eight rebounds. Marlie Dickerson nearly recorded a double-double with 10 points and nine rebounds, while also tallying three assists and a game-high three steals.

Tarleton State was led by Shadasia Brackens, who scored 20 points and grabbed nine rebounds. Kyriana Jones added 17 points for the Texans, and Gia Adams filled the stat sheet with 14 points, six assists, and four rebounds. Tessa Engelman also made her presence felt with 11 points, eight rebounds, and a block.

The contest was a tale of contrasting styles. Arkansas State’s pressure defense forced 27 Tarleton State turnovers, which the Red Wolves converted into 21 points. Arkansas State also capitalized on second chances, outscoring the Texans 21 to 9 off turnovers despite being out-rebounded on the offensive glass.

Tarleton State found much of its success at the free-throw line, attempting 39 free throws and making 28. Arkansas State, meanwhile, relied on a higher volume of shots, attempting 73 field goals to Tarleton’s 54, and connecting on 10 three-pointers compared to just five for the home team.

The game was tightly contested from the opening tip, with both teams scoring 21 points in a fast-paced first quarter. Tarleton State took a narrow 40 to 37 lead into halftime. The Texans maintained a slim advantage after three quarters, leading 55 to 50, but the Red Wolves mounted a comeback in the fourth, outscoring Tarleton State 20 to 15 to force a 70 to 70 tie and send the game to overtime.

In the extra period, Arkansas State’s offense found its rhythm while its defense tightened, holding the Texans to just two field goals to close out the victory.

With the win, Arkansas State evens its record at 1-1 after a season-opening loss to Ball State. Tarleton State also moves to 1-1 on the season, having defeated Schreiner in its first game. Arkansas State travels to face Missouri on Tuesday, while Tarleton State returns to action at home against Houston Christian on Sunday.