Marshall Edges Coastal Carolina in Overtime Thriller
CONWAY, S.C. (Interstat) — Marshall outlasted Coastal Carolina 87-85 in overtime Thursday in a women’s NCAA basketball game at HTC Center. The Thundering Herd overcame poor free-throw shooting by relying on a barrage of 3-pointers, making 18 from beyond the arc. The Chanticleers shot a more efficient 28 for 36 on free throws but were hampered by 17 turnovers, which Marshall converted into 20 points. Tracey Hueston led Coastal Carolina with 16 points and nine rebounds, while Kristin Williams scored a game-high 20 points in the loss. Marshall improved to 12-3 overall, while Coastal Carolina fell to 7-8.