Monday, Nov. 29 10:00pm ET
Texas Tech slips past USC in OT
 
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LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Plenette Pierson scored 21 points, including a game-tying shot in regulation, as No. 17 Texas Tech beat Southern California 66-63 in overtime Monday night.

Plenette Pierson, Lauren Smith
Texas Tech's Plenette Pierson, tries to get past Lauren Smith-Hams on Monday.

The Lady Raiders (4-0) sank 4-of-7 shots in the extra session and outscored USC (2-1), 9-6.

Pierson's shot at the buzzer in regulation tied the score at 57-57.

USC led through the second half but was plagued with turnovers. Texas Tech took advantage, coming within two points, 55-53. Pierson tied the score at 55-55 with 1:44 remaining. The teams traded baskets to tie the game in regulation.

USC led 33-26 at the half.

Pierson also grabbed 10 rebounds and Katrisa O'Neal scored 17 points for Texas Tech.

Denise Woods scored 19 points and had eight rebounds for USC. Danielle Golay added 14 points.
 


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