Youngstown State Outlasts Robert Morris in Overtime Thriller

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (Interstat) — Youngstown State edged Robert Morris 69-62 in overtime in a Horizon League women’s basketball game Wednesday night at Beeghly Center.

The Penguins, who led by as many as 12 in the third quarter, saw the Colonials rally to force overtime. Youngstown State dominated the extra period, scoring 16 points. Free throws were decisive as the Penguins made 23 of 29, while Robert Morris hit 10 of 15.

Myriam Traore led Robert Morris with 20 points. Sarah Baker paced Youngstown State with 21 points and Sophia Gregory added 15 points and three blocks. The Colonials fell to 16-9, while the Penguins improved to 18-8.