MURFREESBORO - It took two overtime periods and several last ditch, heroic efforts but the Hawks finally came away with a 75-72 win over Claflin University this afternoon. After taking a 35-29 lead into half time, the Hawks had to overcome a four point deficit with 1:28 to play in regulation to force the first overtime period.

Ashley Banks cut the Panther lead to 62-58 with :58 to play after hitting 1-2 from the foul line. On the ensuing Claflin possession the Hawks took advantage of a key turnover to get the ball back with :25 ticks on the clock. Enter Lauryn Perry, the first hero of the game. Perry, who scored 26 points in the Hawks last outing and was a perfect 4-4 from beyond the three point arc, was quiet most of the night but showed up big as she drilled a three pointer to knot the game at 62-62. Claflin's Brittany Woods attempted to win the game for her team after taking the ball down court but Tameka Christopher grabbed the rebound from the missed shot and kicked it out to Rachel Wood. Wood threw up a three pointer but it fell short and the first overtime period came. 

Senior Joi Hazel showed her experience with :14 left in the first overtime and trailing by two points she tied the game with two free throws which eventually sent the game to the second overtime period. With :37 remaining in the second overtime and trailing 72-71, Perry missed the go-ahead jumper but Tameka Christopher grabbed a key rebound and kicked it out to Tyshaunna Winston. Winston was fouled on her drive to the bucket and hit both foul shots to take a 73-72 lead. Hazel iced the game with two made foul shots with :13 to go, giving the Hawks the eventual 75-72 win. 

Hazel led all scorers with 21 points in the game while Perry joined her in double figures with 13 points of her own. Alicia McMorris netted 9 points while Rachel Wood came off the bench to get 8 points. Ashley Banks dished out 4 assists while Tameka Christopher grabbed 6 rebounds and had 5 points. 

Chowan will play again on February 5th when they travel to St. Augustine's for a 7:00pm tip off.