HARRISONBURG, Va. – Five seconds left, down by one, no sweat for Mya Hamlet.

The sophomore drove the lane and scored the game-winning bucket as EMU picked up a 73-71 overtime win over Lynchburg on Saturday.

Records: EMU 9-13, 4-11 ODAC | Lynchburg 7-14, 6-8 ODAC

Highlights

First Quarter

Lynchburg took a quick 2-0 lead before Caris Lucas drilled a three, putting EMU on top. After a Lynchburg bucket, Lauryn Moore hit her first three to give the Royals a two-point advantage. Later in the quarter, Brii Redfearn and KK Johnson scored four straight to put EMU ahead by four but the Hornets would pull ahead by two before Hamlet's jumper tied things at 12 heading to the second.

Second Quarter

The teams traded points to 16-all to start the third until EMU went on a 6-0 run to take a 22-16 lead. They kept a lead for the rest of the quarter, with Lynchburg cutting it to four in the final seconds, giving the Royals a 28-24 lead at the break.

Third Quarter

Trinity Washington scored three straight to open the quarter and extend EMU's lead to seven. EMU stayed ahead by seven until, in the final 1:56 of the quarter, Lynchburg went on an 11-0 run to take a 42-38 lead heading to the fourth.

Fourth Quarter

The Hornets were able to push their lead to eight and keep it there until just under four minutes left in the game. Trailing 54-46, EMU grabbed the momentum. Hamlet picked up a traditional three-point play, Lucas hit a jumper and Laila Glymph drained a pair of free throws to pull EMU within one. Hamlet made six straight free throws to give EMU a five-point lead with just 30 seconds left and it looked like they were heading for the win. But a pair of Hornet free throws, followed by a steal and a three at the buzzer sent shock through the crowd and the game to overtime.

Overtime

Lynchburg scored the first two points of the OT period but that was followed up by back-to-back monster threes from Lucas and Hamlet to put EMU ahead by four. Lynchburg battled back and re-took the lead and then exchanged it with EMU when the Royals went back on top 71-68. Another Lynchburg three with 23 seconds left made it seem like the game was going to a second OT before Hamlet's final second heroics secured the thrilling win for EMU.

Statistical Leaders

Hamlet – 38 points (highest single-game point total in the ODAC this season, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals (92% from the field and 94% from the free throw line).  

Washington – 10 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals

What's Next

EMU will be back in action on Wednesday when they head to Lexington for an ODAC matchup with Washington and Lee. Tipoff against the Generals is scheduled for 7 pm.  

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