The Marshall University women’s basketball team won its first Conference USA Tournament game since 2016 Wednesday afternoon at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas after defeating the University of Southern Miss Golden Eagles 71-67 in overtime.
Marshall (13-17, 8-11 C-USA) was led by junior guard Kristen Mayo with 22 points, which is a new season and career-high. Freshman guard Savannah Wheeler finished with 19 points and junior forward Taylor Pearson had 10.
Seniors forward Princess Clemons and guard Khadaijia Brooks led the Herd in rebounds with four a piece. Clemons also had the team’s only two solo blocks and led the team in assists with four.