Bolivar, Mo. – Southwest Baptist started a little slow early but came back in bunches to secure the overtime win over Missouri S&T 92-86. This pushes the Bearcats record to 2-8 (2-8 GLVC) for the season.
 
Sydney Bandy got the scoring started for the Bearcats with a quick layup in the first possession of the game. SBU would keep it close for most of the first quarter but a run by the Miners at the end would give S&T a 7-point lead after the first quarter. Natalie Basham came off the bench in the second quarter and went off for 8 points, 2 rebounds, and a steal to come back and tie the Miners going into halftime. The second half would be back and forth with the Bearcats finding themselves down 3 with 58 seconds remaining. Kyleigh Vaught would make the final shot of regulation with 47 seconds remaining to tie it back up and force overtime.
 
Missouri S&T would strike first in OT, but the Bearcats came back strong to outscore the Miners 14-8 in the extra frame for a 6-point victory. The Bearcats finished with Kyleigh Vaught (19), Regan Tibbits (17), Sydney Bandy (14), Rachel Tippens (14), and Mary Rose Foster (12) all scored in double digits to lead the offensive onslaught. Regan Tibbits also led the Bearcats with 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals. Natalie Basham came off the bench to go 3-3 from the field including 2-2 from beyond the arc for a career high 9 points.
 
The Bearcats will be back in action on Monday January 25 at 5:30 PM against Rockhurst in Kansas City. Tune in to glvcsn.com to support your Bearcats and watch them live.