Razorbacks rally to upset Northwestern

Northwestern's Christen Inman (24) defends against a drive by Arkansas' Jessica Jackson (00) in the first half of a women's college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Friday, March 20, 2015, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Northwestern's Christen Inman (24) defends against a drive by Arkansas' Jessica Jackson (00) in the first half of a women's college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Friday, March 20, 2015, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Arkansas overcame a 13-point second half deficit to beat Northwestern at the NCAA Tournament on Friday.

The Razorbacks won 57-55 at the Ferrell Center in a first-round game in Waco, Texas. Arkansas (18-13) will play Baylor (31-3) on Sunday.

Jhasmin Bowen made a layup with 1:13 remaining to tie the game and Jessica Jackson made one of two free throws with 30.5 seconds remaining to give the Razorbacks the lead.

Arkansas made just 2 of 6 free throw attempts in the final 30 seconds, but held Northwestern scoreless for the game's final 2:39 to pull off the comeback. Nia Coffey missed two attempts in the final 10 seconds and Christen Inman's three-quarters court heave fell well short as time expired.

The Razorbacks trailed 48-35 with less than 11 minutes remaining, but responded with a 14-3 run to quickly get back into the game. Arkansas was aided by 16 offensive rebounds and forced 18 turnovers.

Arkansas outscored Northwestern 22-7 in the game's final 10 minutes, 40 seconds.

The Razorbacks began the game on a 9-2 run but Northwestern rallied to tie it 23-23 at halftime.

Kelsey Brooks led Arkansas with 15 points and Melissa Wolff added 13 points and 15 rebounds. Jackson had 14 points and Bowen scored 12 points.

Ashley Deary and Alex Cohen each scored 13 points for Northwestern (23-9).

The Razorbacks have won at least one game in their last nine NCAA Tournament appearances.

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