CONWAY, S.C. (Interstat) — In a game defined by relentless runs, missed opportunities and a dramatic final sequence, Timaya Lewis-Eutsey’s driving layup with 11 seconds remaining in overtime lifted Marshall to an 87-85 victory over Coastal Carolina in a women’s college basketball thriller Thursday at the HTC Center.

The contest, which saw neither team lead by more than eight points, required an extra period after the Chanticleers erased a late deficit in regulation. The most critical juncture of the game unfolded in the final 30 seconds of overtime, a chaotic stretch that ultimately decided the outcome.

With the score knotted at 85, Coastal Carolina’ Paige Bradley committed a turnover on an inbound play with 56 seconds left, giving Marshall a chance to hold for the last shot. The Thundering Herd worked the clock down, but Peyton Ilderton’s driving attempt was off the mark. A scramble for the loose ball resulted in a held ball, with the possession arrow favoring Marshall, setting up the decisive sequence with 26 seconds on the clock.

Following a timeout, Marshall inbounded the ball to Lewis-Eutsey, the team’s primary playmaker. The junior guard from Trenton, New Jersey, isolated her defender near the top of the key, drove decisively to her right into the lane and finished a contested layup to put the Thundering Herd ahead by two.

Coastal Carolina had one final opportunity to tie or win. After advancing the ball with a timeout, the Chanticleers’ inbound pass was deflected and stolen by Marshall’s Ilderton. She was immediately fouled and sank the ensuing free throw to extend the lead to three with 11 seconds left. Coastal Carolina’s last-gasp attempt to force a second overtime failed when D’Yanis Jimenez turned the ball over again under pressure, sealing the road victory for Marshall.

The game was a stark contrast in styles. Marshall, now 12-3, relied heavily on perimeter shooting, attempting 51 three-pointers and making 18. Coastal Carolina, which fell to 7-8, dominated inside, scoring 26 points in the paint and earning 36 free throw attempts, converting 28. The Chanticleers also won the rebounding battle, particularly on the offensive glass with 18 boards.

Lewis-Eutsey led all players with a near triple-double, finishing with 18 points, nine assists and eight rebounds in 33 minutes. Her backcourt mate, Peyton Ilderton, added 17 points, including the crucial free throw in overtime. Olivia Olson scored 19 points for the Thundering Herd, and Meredith Maier added 17, with five of her six field goals coming from beyond the arc.

Coastal Carolina was paced by a double-double from Paige Bradley, who had 11 points and 13 rebounds. Kristin Williams led the Chanticleers in scoring with 20 points, while Tracey Hueston was a force inside with 16 points and nine rebounds.

The game featured 15 lead changes and 10 ties. Marshall built its largest lead at eight points early in the fourth quarter, but Coastal Carolina chipped away, tying the game late in regulation on a jumper from Bradley. Both teams had chances to win in the final minute of the fourth quarter, but missed shots and turnovers sent the game to an extra period.

In overtime, the teams traded the lead three times before the final, frantic minute. Marshall’s ability to force 17 Coastal Carolina turnovers, converting them into 20 points, proved to be a significant factor, offsetting the Chanticleers’ advantages in rebounding and free-throw shooting.

According to the Interstat ELO system, Marshall entered the game with a 61.6% probability to win. The Thundering Herd will look to continue their momentum on the road at Appalachian State on Saturday. Coastal Carolina will aim to regroup at home against Georgia Southern the same day. The two Sun Belt Conference foes are scheduled for a rematch in Huntington, West Virginia, on Jan. 10.