Lehigh Outlasts Loyola Maryland in Overtime Thriller
BALTIMORE (Interstat) — Lily Fandre scored 32 points and Whitney Lind added 24 as Lehigh edged Loyola Maryland 67-61 in overtime in a Patriot League women’s basketball game Wednesday night at Reitz Arena.
The Mountain Hawks, who trailed by eight at halftime, forced the extra period by outscoring the Greyhounds 17-13 in the fourth quarter. Lehigh then dominated overtime 10-4. Fandre played 40 minutes, leading all scorers.
Lex Therien scored 19 points for Loyola Maryland, and Koi Sims added 18. The Greyhounds held a 16-4 advantage in offensive rebounds but were hampered by 4-of-22 shooting from 3-point range. Both teams committed 18 or more turnovers.
Lehigh improved to 9-8. Loyola Maryland fell to 8-10.