KENOSHA, Wis. - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville dominated the second overtime period and defeated Wisconsin-Parkside 62-55 in women's college basketball Thursday night.
         SIUE improved to 12-10 overall and 8-7 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Wisconsin-Parkside fell to 10-12, 6-9.
         The Cougars found life difficult on the road as Wisconsin-Parkside led in the first half by as many as 11 points. SIUE closed the gap to 30-28 by halftime.
         Wisconsin-Parkside had a chance to win in regulation, but Carrie Weir missed a second free throw as the game was sent into overtime tied 47-47.
         SIUE got behind in the first overtime but was bailed out by a three-pointer from Jessica Robert with 23 seconds left. Wisconsin-Parkside missed two shots in the final three seconds of the period.
         The Cougars' defense took over in the second overtime as the Rangers shot 0-7 in the period.
         SIUE's next action is Saturday at Lewis, who was idle on Thursday night. Game time is 1 p.m. at Neil Carey Arena in Romeoville.
                  -siue cougars-