San Francisco Edges Loyola Marymount in Overtime Thriller

LOS ANGELES (Interstat) — Aina Cargol scored 17 points and hit key free throws in overtime as San Francisco outlasted Loyola Marymount 85-82 in a West Coast Conference women’s basketball game Sunday at Gersten Pavilion.

The Dons, who improved to 10-5, forced overtime on Cargol’s 3-pointer with 14 seconds left in regulation. San Francisco then scored 11 points in the extra period. Jess Lawson scored a game-high 32 points for the Lions, who fell to 8-7. Mara Neira led San Francisco with 19 points.

San Francisco shot 52.5% from the floor and made 18 of 21 free throws. Loyola Marymount shot 38.9% and committed nine turnovers. The Dons scored 46 points in the paint.