Arkansas Tech edges Harding in women's basketball

Arkansas Tech University's Jayana Sanders made a driving, left-handed layup with 21 seconds left to give the Golden Suns a 56-54 victory over Harding University on Monday at Tucker Coliseum in Russellville.

The Bisons (14-14, 10-10) had two attempts to tie or take the lead down the stretch but missed both attempts.

With 2:22 left, Harding's Peyton Padgett nailed a three-pointer from the left wing to put the Bisons ahead 54-52.

Tech's Ke'Vonshaye Stackhouse tied it on Tech's next possession with two free throws that came after a long rebound on a missed three-pointer.

Harding missed each of its last five shots. Sanders' game-winner came after five consecutive Arkansas Tech (21-3, 17-3) misses over a four-minute stretch.

Kellie Lampo led Harding with 16 points and 9 rebounds, and Amanda Kearney added 13 points and 6 rebounds.

Kylie Ladd led Arkansas Tech with 20 points.

-- Democrat-Gazette Press Services

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