TULSA, Okla. (Interstat) — In a game defined by grit over grace, the Tulsa women’s basketball team outlasted Memphis in a double-overtime defensive struggle, 74-69, in an American Athletic Conference matchup Saturday at the Donald Reynolds Center.

The contest, witnessed by 1,336 fans, saw both teams combine to shoot just 3 for 28 from three-point range and commit 40 turnovers, but Tulsa’s ability to capitalize at the free-throw line and secure critical offensive rebounds proved decisive in the extra sessions.

Hannah Riddick, the 6-foot-1 junior from Calgary, Canada, led all scorers with 22 points and added eight rebounds, anchoring the Golden Hurricane through both overtimes. Her back-to-back free throws to open the first overtime set the tone, and she scored six of Tulsa’s 10 points in the initial extra period.

Memphis, which fell to 8-13 overall, fought back from a 28-22 halftime deficit with a strong third quarter to take a brief lead. The Tigers’ defense, which generated 12 steals, repeatedly disrupted Tulsa’s offense, turning 22 Hurricane turnovers into 23 points.

The game’s most pivotal sequence came in the final minute of the second overtime. With Tulsa clinging to a 72-69 lead, Memphis’ Chaé Harris missed a potential game-tying three-pointer with seven seconds remaining. Tulsa’s Hannah Riddick secured the defensive rebound and was fouled. After a timeout, Tulsa inbounded to Mady Cartwright, who was fouled and made one of two free throws with three seconds left to seal the five-point victory.

The inability to connect from deep or the charity stripe ultimately doomed Memphis. The Tigers shot a dismal 1 for 12 from three-point range and just 8 for 17 from the free-throw line. Tulsa wasn’t much more efficient from the field, shooting 25 of 66 overall and 2 of 16 from three, but compensated by making 22 of 33 free throws and dominating the glass with 16 offensive rebounds leading to 18 second-chance points.

Jade Clack of Tulsa posted a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds, while Mady Cartwright played all 48 minutes, contributing 13 points, eight rebounds and key defensive plays. Abby Jegede added seven points and 10 rebounds for the Golden Hurricane, who improved to 15-6.

Memphis was led by Paris Gaines with 12 points and seven rebounds, while Tamya Smith and Chaé Harris each added 11 points. Daejah Richmond filled the stat sheet with nine points, five rebounds, four assists and four steals in the loss.

The game was a stark contrast in styles, with both teams focusing on interior play. Memphis scored 44 points in the paint to Tulsa’s 46, but the Tigers’ 18 personal fouls and subsequent free-throw discrepancies allowed the home team to gradually pull away in the marathon finish.

According to Interstat’s ELO system, Tulsa entered the game with a 91.3% probability to win, a projection that held true despite Memphis’ relentless defensive pressure forcing the game well beyond regulation.

Tulsa next travels to face Wichita State on Tuesday. Memphis returns home to host Rice on Feb. 7.