CONWAY — TAMU-CORPUS CHRISTI 60, CENTRAL ARKANSAS 58, OT
Megan Herbert finished with 35 points and 15 rebounds, but Central Arkansas (13-11, 6-7 Southland Conference) lost its fifth consecutive game, falling to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (3-21, 2-10) at the Farris Center in overtime.
Brandi Huff made one of two free throws with one second remaining in overtime, and Herbert’s desperation three-point attempt from beyond half ourt did not fall.
The Sugar Bears trailed 51-35 with 10:35 remaining in regulation, but Courtney Duever’s jumper tied the game at 54-54 with 30 seconds left.
Desiree Rogers had nine points for UCA, which has not won since Jan. 26 when it beat Lamar in overtime at home.
The Islanders, who were winless in the Southland before beating McNeese State on Saturday, were led by Ashley Darley and Taryn Gregory, who each had 12 points.
THURSDAY’S GAMES
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 59, Central Arkansas 58, OT Oral Roberts 90, Sam Houston State 40 SE Louisiana 66, Northwestern St. 60 Nicholls State 65, Stephen F. Austin 64
SATURDAY’S GAMES All times Central
Northwestern State at Nicholls State, 2 p.m.
Stephen F. Austin at SE Louisiana, 2 p.m.
McNeese State at Lamar, 4 p.m.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at Oral Roberts, 5 p.m.
Sports, Pages 22 on 02/15/2013