The women’s basketball team (3-1) won their second overtime game of the week, defeating the University of North Texas, 75-74, at the Super Pit in Denton, Texas.
Senior guard De’Sha Benjamin recorded a career-high 20 points on 7-14 shooting from the field. She made four of the team's eight 3-pointers and added three assists.
Junior forward Starr Jacobs contributed 19 points, seven rebounds and three assists against the Mean Green. This was her fourth straight game scoring 14 or more points.
After falling behind in the first quarter 20-14, the Lady Mavericks responded and went into the halftime break trailing 30-29.