GREENCASTLE, Ind. – The Capital University women's basketball team (8-1, 3-0 OAC) was in action on Sunday afternoon for some holiday hoops at the Amy Hasbrook Memorial Tournament hosted by DePauw. The Comets would unfortunately fall to Milwaukee School of Engineering (5-5, 1-1 NACC) in overtime, resulting in the first blemish on CU's record for the season, 60-55.

Capital's day was defined by shooting struggles in all areas, going 28.6% from the field, 34.6% from three-point range, and 58.8% from the free throw line. This resulted in a decreased scoring output with several of CU's usual high-scorers struggling to put up more than a few points. However, all hope was not lost as Bri O'Connor (23 PTS) and Laney Murphy (19 PTS) were able to lead a fourth quarter comeback to force overtime with a 51-51 score at the end of regulation. Unfortunately, the Purple and White would be outscored 9-4 in the extra period, ending the game at 60-55 for MSOE.

THE NUMBERS
Bri O'Connor led the Comets with 23 points as well as four rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Laney Murphy made for 19 points before she fouled out, also securing six rebounds and one assist.

Samaree Perkins pulled down a game-high 13 rebounds with a career-high six steals as well as four points, one block, and one assist.

Maddi Weiland scored four points with four rebounds and one assist.

Rani Thigpen put up two points with four rebounds and one block.

Jenna Horsley had three points.

Kya Jordan was responsible for three rebounds, three steals, and two assists.

UP NEXT
The Comets are back in action tomorrow for the third place game of the Amy Hasbrook Memorial Tournament, taking on Adrian at 2:00 p.m.