The LeTourneau women trailed Concordia Texas by seven with 5:34 remaining before tying the game on a 7-0 run punctuated by a Bria Goodman layup. The two teams traded clutch three-point field goals in the final minute as Crystal Jones tied the game with 29 seconds remaining.
 
The YellowJackets would lead by as many as five in the overtime period and hold on for the victory as senior Ashley Reed knocked down two free throws in the closing seconds. The LETU defense came up big on the final possession not allowing the Tornados to get a shot before the buzzer.
 
LeTourneau improves to 7-7 on the season and 5-2 in the American Southwest Conference after the home victory. LETU maintain their second place ranking in the East Division behind UT Dallas who remain unbeaten in conference play at 5-0.

"This was a great team effort tonight. We struggled offensively early, but found a way to get the win by winning the battle on the boards and making some key defensive stops," said head coach Leslie Reinecker after the victory. "We had several people step up for the team and showing toughness down the stretch."
 
Crystal Jones led the YellowJackets with 22 points on the night and continues to be the ASC's leading scorer at 20.4 points per contest. Jones was perfect from the free throw line (7-7) and also pulled won six rebounds in the win.
 
Jada Roberts pulled down a career-high 11 rebounds to go along with five points and six assists playing 39 crucial minutes for LETU. Bria Goodman was also a big contributor as she poured in 12 points. Eight of her 12 points came in the second half and overtime to help push the YellowJackets to victory.
 
LaTanya Drakes had her 10^th double-double performance of the season pulling down 15 boards to pair with her 11 points. Drakes had 14 rebounds and nine points in the first two quarters. The senior forward is currently ranked third in the nation in double-doubles and first in the ASC.
 
Ashley Reed finished with eight points but was efficient from the floor going 2-3 from three-point range and knocking down both of her free throws in the final seconds.
 
Shaquicia Johnson played big in the middle as she set up her teammates with four assists. The senior forward also had four rebounds and two blocks in 18 minutes.
 
The YellowJackets overcame the CTX scoring as the Tornados finished with four in double figures led by Jaela Dejean who had a game-high 25 points including a perfect 11-11 from the free throw line.
 
LETU outrebounded the Tornados 50-42 including 16 offensive rebounds. LeTourneau also assisted on 19 of their 24 made field goals.
 
The YellowJackets will host Mary Hardin-Baylor on Saturday in another clash of ASC teams. The Crusaders come in with an 8-4 overall record and 1-2 in the ASC. Tipoff is set for 1:00 from Solheim Arena.