TOPEKA — Tristan Gegg hit a pair of 3-pointers to break a 60-60 tie in overtime and help lead the Pittsburg State University women's basketball team to a 69-61 victory over Washburn University Saturday (Jan. 16) at Lee Arena.

Gegg posted a game high 24 points in the contest including eight of the Gorillas' 11 points in the extra session. She made seven of 16 shots from the floor including five 3-pointers. Julia Johnson added a double double with 14 points and 10 rebounds in the contest, while Maya Williams also contributed 10 points and nine rebounds in the contest.

The win helped Pitt State improve to 8-3 (8-3 MIAA) on the season as the Gorillas recorded their seventh consecutive victory since a 1-3 start to the year.

Hunter Bentley led three Washburn(4-5, 4-5 MIAA) players in double figures with 16 points.

Pitt State will return to action next Thursday (Jan. 21) when the Gorillas play host to undefeated University of Nebraska-Kearney at 5:30 p.m. (CST) at John Lance Arena/Whetzel Court.