Lady Mocs Edge Lady Toppers on Last-Second Free Throw
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Interstat) — Caia Elisaldez converted a game-winning free throw with no time remaining Friday night, lifting Chattanooga to a 59-58 victory over Western Kentucky in women’s basketball at McKenzie Arena.
The Lady Mocs, who trailed by 13 at halftime, completed the comeback in the final period. Gianna Corbitt led all scorers with 23 points for Chattanooga. Torri James scored 17 points and Trinity Rowe added 16 for the Lady Toppers.
Western Kentucky led 34-25 at halftime but was outscored 34-24 after the break. The Lady Toppers had a chance to win, but a last-second shot was off the mark. Chattanooga improved to 7-5. Western Kentucky fell to 4-7. Attendance was 1,195.