Stillman women defeat Philander Smith in overtime thriller

TUSCALOOSA--- Jennifer Scott land Markeithisa Matthews combined to score 29 points to lead Stillman (3-0) to a 53-51 victory over the Philander Smith College women's basketball team (0-2) Monday night.

Scott scored 16 points on eight of 16 shooting from the field and Matthews recorded 13 points for Stillman. The Lady Tigers got off to a slow start, but managed to take a 31-22 lead into halftime. Matthews led Stillman with nine points on four of eight shooting in the first half. Scott followed with eight points.

Philander Smith's Felicia Collins led all scorers with 22 points, making 10 of 20 field goal attempts. April Jackson followed with eight points and Cristal Newman and Cotrena Baker scored seven points each.

Philander Smith opened the second half with a 7-2 run to cut Stillman's lead down to four points at the 15:00 mark. With 4:08 remaining in the second half a April Jackson lay up put Philander Smith ahead 41-40.

Over the next three minutes the game see-sawed. At the :43 mark in the second a Matthews three pointer tied the game at 43-43.

In overtime Stillman jumped out to a six point lead as Scott and Teleshia Odum converted lay-ups for Stillman.

Philander Smith converted four Stillman turnovers into baskets, cutting the Lady Tiger lead to 51-50. Baker fouled Stillman's Precious Bradley, sending her to the line with one second remaining in the game. Bradley made one of two free throws, giving Stillman a 53-51 victory.

The lady Tigers will return to action Thursday, Dec. 5 as they travel to New Orleans, LA to face Southern University. Tip off is scheduled for 5:30 pm.

PSC--- (51) Collins 22, Jackson 8, Newman 7, Baker 7, Robinson 5, Jones 2
Stillman--- (53) Scott 16, Matthews 13, Odum 6, Sheridan 6, Harris 5, Bradley 5, Morgan 2