NASHVILLE, Tenn. - SIUE claims their first conference win against Tennessee State in overtime. KK Rodriguez and Macy Silvey combined for 42 points to lead SIUE to a 76-70 win.
 
The Cougars improve to 3-13, and 1-6 in OVC. The Tigers fall to 4-13, 0-7 in OVC.
 
Rodriguez had her first double-double of the season putting up 21 points and 12 rebounds. This also marked her third 20-point game of the season. Silvey also put up 21, making 50 percent (5-10) of her shots from beyond the arc. This was Silvey's first 20-point game on the season. 
 
Ava Stoller also scored in the double digits having 12 points, Brianna Wooldridge followed with 10 points.
 
The Cougars took a 31-25 lead off a 14-0 run before halftime. TSU managed to tie the game after the break at 36-36 with 5:39 left in the third quarter. The Tigers managed to claim a one-point lead before Halle Smith knocked down a pair of free throws putting the Cougars back up with 4:59 left in the third.
 
SIUE kept their lead until the start of the Fourth when the Tigers managed to take a four-point lead. Molly Sheehan made a crucial three-pointer to tie the game at 50-50 with 5:51 left in the fourth.
 
TSU maintained a lead for the remainder of the fourth quarter before Jaiden Bryant banked a jumper tying the game at 66 pushing the Cougars into overtime.
 
Rodriguez was on her game making seven points in the overtime, along with a steal in the last 27 seconds that helped push the Cougars to their first Conference win of the season.
 
Up Next, The Cougars continue their road stretch at UT Martin. Tip off is set for 1:00 p.m. Jan. 18.