Youngstown State Outlasts Wright State in Overtime Horizon League Thriller
FAIRBORN, Ohio (Interstat) — Sarah Baker scored 25 points to lead Youngstown State to a 78-67 overtime victory over Wright State in a Horizon League women’s basketball game Wednesday at the Ervin J. Nutter Center.
The Penguins (13-5) dominated the extra period, outscoring the Raiders 18-7 after regulation ended tied at 60. Baker’s performance was complemented by Casey Santoro’s 18 points. Ellie Magestro-Kennedy led Wright State (6-13) with 17 points.
Youngstown State, which shot 18 for 21 from the free-throw line, secured the season series sweep after a December win. Wright State led 35-24 at halftime before the Penguins mounted their comeback in front of 1,085 fans.