Northern Arizona Outlasts Portland State in Overtime Thriller

PORTLAND, Ore. (Interstat) — Naomi White scored 25 points and Kayla Williams added 24 as Northern Arizona defeated Portland State 88-80 in overtime Thursday night in a Big Sky Conference women’s basketball game.

The Lumberjacks dominated the extra period, holding the Vikings to just two points at Stott Center. Portland State’s Cici Ellington forced overtime with a late 3-pointer to tie it at 78. Northern Arizona then scored the first 10 points of overtime.

White and Williams combined for 49 points for Northern Arizona, which improved to 9-17. Madison Watts contributed 13 points and six assists. Portland State (6-18) was led by Laynee Torres-Kahapea with 18 points and Ellington with 20.

The Lumberjacks secured the win despite being outscored in the paint and committing 15 turnovers, leveraging a 15-8 advantage in steals and hitting 22 free throws.