TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Tennessee Southern women's basketball exploded in the final period in a thrilling come from behind 71-64 win over Stillman on Wednesday. UT Southern (2-4, 1-2) led after the first stanza of play 16-12. Both squads would add 17 points each as the Firehawks led 33-29 at the break. Stillman (4-3, 1-2) would heat up in quarter number three, shooting 7-18 for 39 percent to lead 47-44 with ten minutes left to play.

The final period would be action packed. Both teams would combine to shoot 7-15 from distance. With under four minutes left in regulation, UT Southern would trail Stillman 57-51 as the Tigers tried to ice the game for the win. Three back-to-back-to-back triples from Faith Eubank started a 13-0 run over the next three minutes. UT Southern would connect at the charity stripe on 11 of 14 attempts in the final period to seal the SSAC win.

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UT Southern will return to the friendly confines of the Curry Athletic Complex on December 7^th, hosting Life University at 5:30 p.m.

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