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MARTIN, Tenn. – Led by two career double-double performances from its starting frontcourt, Morehead State women's basketball (13-6, 4-2 Ohio Valley Conference) fought to an 81-76 overtime victory at UT Martin (7-11, 3-3 OVC) on Saturday evening at the Elam Center.

The Eagles led for over 27 minutes in Saturday's tightly contested bout, but needed extra time for the first time this season to secure the victory. Morehead State led 24-19 after the opening quarter, and an even second period lifted the Eagles to a 42-37 advantage at the break.

A cold third quarter for Morehead State saw the Eagles shoot just 4-for-16 (.250) from the field, allowing UT Martin to take a 56-54 lead heading into the fourth. Morehead State bounced back with a 15-13 scoring advantage in the period, tying the game at 69-69 at the end of regulation.

With UT Martin's leading scorer Chelsey Perry (21) already fouled out in the fourth quarter, Morehead State lost its top scorer, Miranda Crockett (19), shortly after the overtime tip. Despite playing shorthanded, the Eagles found an extra gear in the bonus stretch, connecting on half of its dozen overtime points at the foul line.

Tierra McGowan finished with 17 points on 8-of-11 (.727) shooting and a monstrous 20 rebounds, tying a season-high, in addition to her one block. Senior forward Brooke Todd – in her fourth career start – tied a season-high with 10 points, pulled a season-high 12 rebounds, and tied a career-high six blocks on the defensive end.

Crockett added three boards, two assists, and three steals to her team-high 19 points, while Darianne Seward filled out the box score with 14 points, a season-high eight rebounds, and seven assists in a team-high 44 minutes.

Sophomore reserve Breuna Jackson notched a season-high 11 points, two rebounds, and three assists in 30 minutes off the bench. Senior Eriel McKee logged eight points, eight boards, four assists, one block, and two steals.

The Eagles return home next week, hoping to avenge a 70-64 loss from just two weeks ago. Morehead State takes on Jacksonville State (11-6, 5-1 OVC) on Thursday at 4 p.m. ET. The Eagles split their two-game series with the Gamecocks last season.