SYLVANIA, Ohio (LourdesAthletics.com) -- The Lourdes University women's basketball team pushed the top team in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference to the limit on Saturday, taking Indiana Tech University to double overtime before coming up just short, 68-64, inside the Russell J. Ebeid Recreation Center.

After trailing by 14 in the second quarter, the Gray Wolves battled back in the second half, outscoring the Warriors 31-22 after halftime to force overtime. Lourdes briefly held the lead late in regulation, but Indiana Tech answered to extend the game.

Macie Stringfellow led Lourdes with a double-double, finishing with 20 points and 16 rebounds, while Nadeen Jemaa added 15 points. Emma Pedroza also notched a double-double with 13 points and 11 boards. The Gray Wolves dominated the glass, holding a 52-41 rebounding edge.

The Warriors capitalized at the free-throw line in the second overtime, going 8-of-10 to close out the win.

Additionally, the Gray Wolves played its first overtime game of the 2024-25 season. The last time the team headed into extra time was on Nov. 21, 2023, in a 99-90 OT loss to Ohio Christian at home.

Up Next: 
With just one WHAC game left in the regular season, an away contest against Concordia University on Saturday, Feb. 22, Lourdes will turn its focus to the conference tournament, which begins Feb. 24. The top 10 teams in the regular-season standings qualify, with higher seeds hosting in all rounds through the championship on March 3.