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Los Angeles, CA – It was another exciting match for the Occidental women's basketball team as they hosted Caltech at Rush Gym. The Tigers came out strong leading in the first two quarters, having a gap as high as 16 points. As a result, the Beavers rallied in the second half to tie the game. In overtime, Oxy pushed through it all and came out on top with a massive win.

Sophomore, Reese Jones (Los Angeles, CA), stepped onto the court determined to help her team to a victory. Jones led the Tigers with 20 points, an all time high.  She was a powerhouse at all levels offensively, going 7-12 (58%) from the field and 3 for 7 (43%) behind the arc. Reese hit a game changing three-pointer in overtime that brought the Tigers to a tie and created a massive uproar in the gym. Jones was fouled after the shot, made both free throws to give Oxy the lead.  Maylene Hughes (Sacramento, CA) followed this momentum to seal the deal with a made jump shot, ending the game at 61-57.

Alyanna McGrath (Coral Springs, FL) went 12-12 in free throws and followed Jones with 14 points. Toni Thompson (Newbury Park, CA) held down the fort for the Tigers with 12 stellar rebounds and three steals. Overall, the Tigers' teamwork was translated onto the court and carried them through all four quarters and overtime.

The Beavers' work ethic and determination kept them in the game and earned them an attempt to gain victory. Regardless of the loss, Sahana Saikumar had an outstanding game with 28 points for Caltech.

Next Game: On Monday, February 7, the Tigers are on the road again to the University of Redlands at 7:00 p.m.