LOWELL, Mass. (Interstat) — Eva DeChent scored 17 points and Averie Harding added 11 off the bench as New Hampshire edged Massachusetts-Lowell 62-58 in overtime Thursday night in an America East women’s basketball game at Costello Athletic Center.

The Wildcats, who improved to 8-13, survived despite shooting just 1 for 10 from three-point range. The River Hawks, led by Jaini Edmonds’ 18 points, fell to 6-15. New Hampshire forced 11 turnovers and held Massachusetts-Lowell to five points in the extra period after the teams were tied at 53 through regulation. The Wildcats secured the win at the free-throw line, making 15 of 20 attempts.