It all turned to heartache in the fourth quarter.
Old Dominion, trailing at times by as many as 11 points, rallied in the final quarter to defeat UTEP 80-70 in the opening round of the Women’s Conference USA Tournament at Bartow Arena.
UTEP led 23-21 after the first quarter, 45-40 at the half and 61-55 after three quarters. Sparkle Taylor scored 32 points to lead a gallant UTEP effort.
Old Dominon went on an 11-2 run in the final half of that fateful final quarter to end UTEP’s season at 88-23. Old Dominion, now 17-13, moves on to face Rice in the tournament’s quarterfinals Thursday.