Eastern Michigan Edges Arkansas State in Overtime Thriller
YPSILANTI, Mich. (Interstat) — Peyton Hill scored 28 points to lead Eastern Michigan to a 76-73 overtime victory over Arkansas State in women’s basketball Saturday at the Convocation Center.
The Eagles overcame a 10-point halftime deficit, forcing overtime on Hill’s layup with five seconds left in regulation. Eastern Michigan outscored the Red Wolves 12-9 in the extra period, sealing the win with two late free throws by Fernanda Ovalle.
Hill’s performance paced four Eagles in double figures. Sisi Eleko added 18 points and 15 rebounds. Crislyn Rose led Arkansas State with 15 points, 10 rebounds and six assists.
Eastern Michigan improved to 11-11. Arkansas State fell to 20-5.