MALIBU, Calif. (Interstat) — North Dakota State outlasted Pepperdine 82-80 in overtime in a nonconference women’s basketball game Tuesday night at Firestone Fieldhouse.

The Bison led by nine at halftime, but the Waves used a 26-point third quarter to surge ahead. The game was tied at 70 after regulation. North Dakota State secured the win in the extra period despite shooting just 38.8% from the floor, aided by a 26-of-34 performance from the free-throw line and a 14-5 advantage in offensive rebounds.

Meghan Fiso and Elli Guiney each scored 17 points for Pepperdine. Marisa Frost led North Dakota State with 14 points in 42 minutes. The Bison improved to 8-2, while the Waves fell to 7-3.