LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Towson University women's basketball took on the Liberty Lady Flames on Monday night. The Tigers (5-1) were victorious over the Lady Flames (3-6) 73-70 in overtime to extend Towson's winning streak to four.

Patricia Anumgba tied a career-high with 21 points on 7-of-13 (53.8%) shooting while Quinzia Fulmore finished with 12 points and ten rebounds to earn her second straight double-double. 
 
Key Stats vs Liberty:

• Towson finished with a season-high 13 steals.
• The Tigers went 19-of-22 (86.4%) from the free throw line. 
• Towson had a season-best 26 points off the bench
• Bella Smuda led Liberty with 22 points, shooting 10-of-15 (66.7%) from the field and added 14 rebounds.

 
How It Happened vs Liberty:

• The first quarter started with both teams trading baskets, then the Lady Flames went on a 9-3 run to take an 18-12 edge.
• The teams closed out the first quarter by trading baskets with Liberty leading by six.
• Towson opened the second quarter with a 5-0 run led by Quinzia Fulmore and Anasia Staton layups to trail 22-21.
• The Tigers went on a 14-0 run led by India Johnston's eight points to have a 35-22 lead.
• Liberty scored with on its final possession of the second quarter to trail 35-24 going into halftime.
• Towson came out of the locker room and regained a 13-point lead after a Patricia Anumgba triple.
• The Lady Flames responded with a 9-2 run to trail 42-36 with 3:36 left in the the third quarter.
• Both teams traded baskets to close out the third with a late layup by Fulmore to take a 48-41 into the fourth quarter.
• Liberty cut Towson's lead down to two after a 7-2 run to open the fourth quarter.
• Towson countered with a 6-2 run led by Kylie Kornegay-Lucas's two baskets to have a 56-50 edge midway through the fourth.
• The Lady Flames battled back and tied the score at 58 with 1:02 left.
• Emma Hess converted a three-point play with 22 seconds remaining to give Liberty the lead,
• Out of a Towson timeout, Anumgba was fouled on a three-point attempt, but made only two to trail by one with 16 seconds left.
• The Tigers fouled Asia Boone, who made one of the two free throws to lead 62-60.
• On the next possession, Kornegay-Lucas missed a mid-range jumper, but Alexia Nelson grabbed the offensive rebound and was fouled on the shot attempt.
• Nelson made both free throws to tie the score at 62 with seven seconds remaining.
• The Lady Flames had a chace to win, but great defense by the Tigers forced overtime.
• Liberty started overtime with a quick basket, then Fulmore scored four consecutive points to give Towson a 66-64 edge.
• The Lady Flames tied the score at 66, but Anumgba and Fulmore responded with a basket eacg to restore a four-point advantage.
• Liberty cut the lead down to two with 16 seconds left, but Nelson made three free throws to seal a 73-70 victory.

Inside the Numbers vs Liberty:

• The Tigers snapped Liberty's 16-game winning streak at Liberty Arena.
• Towson won its first overtime game since January 6, 2015 against William & Mary, 77-69.
• The Tigers have started 5-1 for the third time in the last four years.

Next Game:

• The Tigers host George Washington on Wednesday, Dec. 6th for STEM Day at 11 a.m. The game will be aired on Monumental and FloHoops.