The Bulldogs held a two-point advantage near the end of regulation until North Georgia junior center Jeanine Dorminey hit a 12-footer to tie the game at 69-69 with just six seconds remaining.  Union had one more opportunity before the end of regulation, as Jennifer Henson rushed the ball up the court.  Henson got a good look at the basket, but her three-pointer at the buzzer hit off the back of the rim to send the game to overtime.

 

In the extra period, the Bulldogs outscored North Georgia 14-6 to claim the victory in the second round thriller.

 

After a field goal by Megan Huffman to give the Lady Saints a two-point advantage at 71-69, Union went on a 9-0 run highlighted by a steal and lay-up by Ena Daniels that gave Union a seven-point advantage.

North Georgia, playing in their ninth NAIA National Tournament, was led by senior guard Katie Schleisman with 22 points on 10-of-16 shooting from the floor including two big three-pointers that put North Georgia back into the game with the Bulldogs.  Brandi Owen added 15 points and seven rebounds, while Megan Huffman added 15 and Dorminey added 10 points and seven rebounds.  North Georgia ends their season 26-8 overall.

Union was led by senior center Stephanie Clark, who scored 27 points on 9-for-21 shooting as well as grabbing a tournament-high 17 rebounds.  Merideth Richardson added 19 points on 7-of-12 shooting from the floor, while Daniels added 13 in the victory.

Union (32-5) advances to the quarterfinal round of the NAIA National Tournament, where they will take on top-seeded Vanguard University (Calif.) (32-3) on Saturday at 6 pm (CST). Union, making their 16th appearance at the NAIA National Tournament, reaches the quarterfinals for the fourth time in five seasons.