Penn Outlasts Cornell in Overtime Thriller

ITHACA, N.Y. (Interstat) — Mataya Gayle scored 23 points as Penn defeated Cornell 72-66 in overtime Friday night in an Ivy League women’s basketball game at Newman Arena. The Quakers, who avenged a loss to the Big Red from two weeks prior, outscored Cornell 10-4 in the extra period. Rachel Kaus led all scorers with 25 points for Cornell. Penn improved to 14-8 overall, while Cornell fell to 8-14. The Quakers dominated inside with 38 points in the paint. Katie Collins added 16 points for Penn, and Clarke Jackson scored 12 for Cornell. The game was tied at 62 at the end of regulation before Penn seized control.