MONTICELLO, Ark. - The University of Arkansas at Monticello Women's Basketball team hosted Great American Conference rival Arkansas Tech University on Saturday afternoon. The Blossoms claimed victory in overtime with a 63-60 win over the Golden Suns.

Senior Bailey Harris once again led the way for Arkansas-Monticello (9-9, 4-8 GAC), scoring 21 points in the match-up. Harris hit 8-15 field goals on the afternoon, 2-3 three-pointers, and 3-4 free throws. She also contributed eight rebounds, five assists, and two steals in her 42 minutes.

Alindsey Long was the other Blossom in double-digits on the day, posting 14 points of her own. Long went 5-13 on field goals, 3-7 from range, and 1-4 from the line with three assists alongside a steal and a block.

Arkansas Tech (3-13, 1-11 GAC) was led by Olivia Jones with 21 points.

The Blossoms were the dominant team in the opening period, outscoring the Golden Suns 17 points to 14. Arkansas Tech flipped the script in the second 10 minutes, doubling UAM's seven points with 14. The teams were sent to the locker room with Tech on top, 28-24.

Arkansas-Monticello came out from the half to win the third period, outscoring the Golden Suns 17 to 12. ATU responded in the fourth with an offensive attack of their own, posting 15 points to the Blossoms' 14. As the clock was in the last seconds of regular time, Bailey Harris put up a jumper that tied the game at 55-all, sending it to overtime. The Blossoms reigned victorious in the additional period, claiming a 63-60 victory over Tech.

Arkansas-Monticello committed 14 turnovers in the entirety of the match.

UP NEXT
The Blossoms are back at home next Thursday, January 30, inside Steelman Fieldhouse. They will host the Crimson Storm of Southern Nazarene University. Tipoff is set for 5:30 p.m. 

All live streams and stats will be available as clickable links on the UAM Women's basketball schedule.

How to follow the Blossoms: For more information on Arkansas-Monticello Women's Basketball, visit www.uamsports.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter and Instagram.

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