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56
Clark University CLARK 8-5
58
Winner Connecticut Col. CONN 8-4
Clark University CLARK
8-5
56
Final
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Connecticut Col. CONN
8-4
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 OT 1 F
Clark University CLARK 7 15 15 13 6 56
Connecticut Col. CONN 5 14 17 14 8 58

Game Recap: Women's Basketball |

Women’s Basketball Falls in Overtime at Connecticut College

NEW LONDON, Conn.– Clark University women's basketball (8-5) traveled to Connecticut College (8-4) for the Cougars' second game of 2026. In a back-and-forth affair, the Camels were able to find a game-winning layup with just one second left in overtime, winning 58-56 after the extra period.

How it Happened

  • It was a low-scoring start to the game, with a three by junior Kailey Rios giving the Cougars a 5-2 lead four minutes in.

  • After the Camels tied the game, a layup by first-year Leilani Benson gave Clark a 7-5 lead after a quarter of play.

  • The offenses heated up in the second quarter, with a three by junior Catherine Antwi and a layup by first-year Atiya Watson giving the Cougars a 14-8 lead with 7:07 to play in the half.

  • The Camels battled back to tie the game at 19 before a Rios three-pointer gave Clark a 22-19 edge going into halftime.

  • After Clark gained another small lead, Connecticut College again battled back to tie the game before a layup by junior Olivia Shipley gave the Cougars a 30-28 lead with 4:50 remaining in the third.

  • Clark would again retake the lead late in the quarter, this time off a triple from junior Mia Mabanag to make it 37-36 headed into the final 10 minutes.

  • The Cougars continued to play in front, with an and-one finish by Antwi giving Clark a 46-42 lead with 4:52 to play.

  • Antwi continued to score inside with two late layups, one to take the lead and the other to tie the game with just forty seconds to play. The score remained tied at 50 as the clock expired, sending the game into overtime.

  • After a 6-0 run by the Camels, a free throw by junior Emma Drefs and a layup by Mabanag cut the deficit to one possession.

  • With just 28 seconds to play, a clutch three from Mabanag tied the game at 56. The Camels found Hayle Thompson with one second left for the game-winning layup as Connecticut College secured the 58-56 win.

Inside the Box Score

  • The Cougars hit 22 shots, including six triples. They had 11 assists as a team and secured 44 rebounds, including 21 offensive boards, while forcing 26 turnovers.

  • Antwi led the way with 13 points, adding six steals and three assists.

  • Rios had 12 points, while also recording two steals defensively.

  • Mabanag scored all 10 of her points in the second half, including five of Clark's six points in overtime.

  • Benson secured a team-high 11 rebounds, adding eight points and three steals.

What's Next

The Scarlet and White take a week-long break before returning on Wednesday, January 14th, for a home game against Fisher College. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00 PM at the Kneller.


 
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