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Josie Williams
60
Harding Hard 3-2,0-0 GAC
64
Winner Delta St. Delta 4-2,0-0 Gulf South
Harding Hard
3-2,0-0 GAC
60
Final
64
Delta St. Delta
4-2,0-0 Gulf South
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Harding Hard 10 17 12 21 60
Delta St. Delta 17 16 12 19 64

Game Recap: Women's Basketball |

Delta State Edges Harding Women's Basketball 64-60

CLEVELAND, Miss. (AP) — Delta State edged Harding 64-60 in a women's basketball game on Tuesday night at Walter Sillers Coliseum.

The Lady Statesmen (4-2) surrendered the lead late but rallied to secure the win. The Lady Bisons (3-2) battled from behind most of the game but were unable to overcome a series of late-game setbacks.

A 10-0 Harding run in the fourth quarter finally put the Lady Bisons ahead. Harding's Jaiden Thomas hit a 3-pointer with 3:45 remaining to give the Lady Bisons a 60-55 lead, but it was Harding's final points of the game. Two crucial Lady Bison baskets were waived off in the final minute, including a 3-pointer by Rory Geer with the game tied 60-60 that was reviewed and ruled to have come after the shot clock expired.

Delta State took advantage of the turnover, scoring on its next possession to take a 62-60 lead. A traveling call on a Sage Hawley basket with seven seconds remaining thwarted Harding's final chance to tie the game, and Delta State sealed the win with two late free throws.

Josie Williams led Harding with 21 points, playing all 40 minutes. Hawley added 11 points and 10 rebounds for her 55th career double-double. Olivia Allen paced Delta State with 21 points.

Harding's next action begins Great American Conference play. The Lady Bisons will be on the road Thursday, Dec. 5 at Southwestern Oklahoma in Weatherford.
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