Junior Courtney Dixon scored the first eight points of the second overtime to propel Immaculata University to an 88-78 double-overtime victory over Keystone College on Monday, November 19, in Alumnae Hall. It was the home opener for the Mighty Macs.
Dixon finished with a career-high 18 points, while junior Dominique Murray collected her third consecutive double-double with 23 points and 15 rebounds. Senior Nina Cammarano posted 20 points, including 4-7 from beyond the arc, and tied her career high with six steals. Junior Kasey Hicks played every minute and amassed six points, six assists and three rebounds.
Sophomore Erica Massenburg came off the bench and contributed a career-high 12 points, including 8-9 from the foul line.
Trailing 50-41 with 9:43 left in regulation, the Mighty Macs (2-1) went on a 12-0 run to grab a 53-50 lead with 6:40 remaining. The Giants (0-1) retook the lead and held a 63-59 advantage with 1:42 left. But Immaculata responded with a 6-2 run to close the game, including a three-pointer by Cammarano to send the game into overtime.
In the first overtime, the Mighty Macs held a 72-70 lead with 1:10 left, but Leah Simko connected on two foul shots to knot the game at 72-72 and send it into another overtime. Enter Dixon.
Dixon took over in the second extra session and Immaculata went 8-10 at the foul line to post the 88-78 victory.
Kerry Fallon paced Keystone with 16 points, while Kelli Brago added 14 points.