MURRAY, Ky. (Interstat) — The Murray State women’s basketball team outlasted Illinois State 101-93 in a double-overtime NCAA Division I game Friday night at CFSB Center.

The Racers, improving to 12-2, needed two extra periods to secure the win after the teams finished regulation tied at 79. Murray State pulled away in the second overtime, outscoring the Redbirds 15-7. Illinois State, which fell to 6-7, was led by De’Shawnti Thomas. Braxcynn Baker paced a balanced Murray State attack.

An announced crowd of 1,857 watched as the Racers overcame a narrow halftime deficit to force overtime and eventually earn the victory.