ARLINGTON, Va. — The Marymount women's basketball team secured a gritty 77-72 overtime victory over Marywood on Friday night inside the Converse Family Fieldhouse, improving to 5-1 in Atlantic East Conference play. The Saints erased a double-digit deficit late and leaned on clutch free throws and defensive stops to seal the comeback win.

HOW IT HAPPENED
Marymount trailed for much of the contest, facing a 60-44 deficit late in the third quarter before shifting momentum with a strong defensive effort and timely transition scoring. The Saints outscored Marywood 22-6 in the fourth quarter to force overtime, capped by a late layup from Catie Kolwey to tie the game at 66. In the extra period, Marymount stayed composed at the line and converted key second-chance opportunities to outlast the Pacers, finishing the game on a decisive run in the final minute. 

NOTABLE

• Chandler Eddleton led all scorers with 26 points, going 14-for-16 from the free-throw line, including several clutch makes in overtime.
• Catie Kolwey recorded a strong all-around performance with 14 points and six rebounds, while also delivering key defensive plays late.
• Cara Vollmer added 12 points, knocking down three triples and dishing out three assists.
• Marymount forced 21 turnovers and converted them into 26 points, while also scoring 40 points in the paint and 18 on the fast break.

UP NEXT
Marymount continues Atlantic East Conference action as the Saints return home on Wednesday, January 28th at 6PM for their next match up, looking to build on Friday night's momentum.

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