JACKSON, Tenn. - Sixth-seeded Oklahoma Baptist University defeated third-seeded Lee University (Tenn.) 67-53 to advance to the second round of the 26th annual NAIA Division I Women's Basketball National Championship at Oman Arena.

After 12 lead changes in the first half, Oklahoma Baptist carried a five point margin into halftime, 33-28. They broke out of the intermission with a run to grow their lead to its largest of the night at 14 points in the first seven minutes of play in the period, and held on to win by as many. Rachel Heins led OBU with 19 points, followed by Tabetha Eaton and Dilenny Castillo who each scored 12. Jennifer Jupin added 10 points, while Castillo led the team with 10 rebounds for a double-double.

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