Box Score ARKADELPHIA, Ark. - Kori Bullard scored 23 points and pulled down 10 rebounds to lead the Ouachita Lady Tigers to a crucial 77-72 win at Southern Nazarene University. The 6'2" freshman from Hot Springs, Arkansas shot 10-16 from the floor, including 3-7 from beyond the arc. The Lady Tigers improved to 10-15, 6-12 and move into eighth place, keeping their chances alive for a conference championship playoff spot.

The Lady Tigers came out on fire and led for the entire first half. They forced eight Southern Nazarene turnovers in the first half and held the Crimson Storm to a 28% field goal percentage. Ouachita got a big offensive boost from its bench in the first half, scoring 12 of the team's 33 first-half points.

The Lady Tigers led by as many as 12 in the second half, but a late run by SNU tied the game at 51-51. With 3:28 remaining, the Crimson Storm took their first lead of the game, 53-52. With 10 seconds remaining, SNU hit two free throws to take the lead, 63-61. On the inbound, the Lady Tigers pushed the ball up court and with seconds remaining, Breanna Harris hit a game-tying bucket in the paint and sent the game into overtime.

In overtime, Bullard took over, scoring seven points, including the go-ahead three, and grabbed three rebounds. Katherine West and Harris added free throws in the final minute to extend the lead and put the game away.

The Lady Tiger defense held Southern Nazarene to 33.8% from the floor and 23.5% from beyond the arc.

The Lady Tigers will look to keep their playoff hopes alive this Thursday when they'll host Henderson State University in Bill Vining Arena. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:30 p,m.

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