BROWNWOOD, Texas – The Howard Payne University women's basketball team have five players score in double-digits and defeat the University of the Ozarks 97-92 in double overtime.

In a game that saw eight lead changes, Howard Payne would force 28 Ozark turnovers and score 27 fast break points to Ozarks' six.

With the Lady Jackets only shooting 53.2% from the free-throw line in the game. It would come down to free-throw with HPU hitting key charity shots to keep the game going to overtimes and securing the win.

The Lady Jackets shot 30 free-throws in the OT periods with four Ozark players fouling out if the game.

Howard Payne dominated the time of lead in the game with Ozarks only leading the game a total of 1:37.

The Lady Jackets were led by Bria Neal with 19 points and eight rebounds. Anastasia Willis finished with 14 points and 14 rebounds. Mallory Garcia added 18 points on 4 of 7 three-point shooting. Lily Janek had 16 points with 3 of 6 three-point shooting and five steals. Chelsey Harris had 14 points and Salina Ali finished with a game high nine assists.

Ozarks was led by Hannah Weatherford with 24 points and Carly Dougan with 18 rebounds.

Howard Payne is now 7-10 overall and 3-5 in American Southwest Conference action. Ozarks stands at 5-12 overall and 0-8 in league play. The Lady Jackets will play next on Saturday at home versus UT Dallas at 1:00 pm.