University of Minnesota Athletics
University of Minnesota
Eastern Illinois
GOPHER WOMEN LOSE ON ANOTHER LAST-SECOND SHOT
12/2/2000 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Minnesota (3-3) drove full court as time elapsed with a Tanisha Gilbert jumper from the free throw line bouncing off the rim as the buzzer sounded. The Gophers, who were held scoreless in the final two minutes of the game, also dropped a 64-62 decision on Friday to St. Joseoph's on a last-second shot at the horn.
The Gophers started slowly, hitting just 2-of-9 shots and committing six turnovers in the first seven minutes of the game. The Panthers took advantage by racing out to an 18-5 lead. Minnesota came back to within five points, 40-35, at halftime by making 12 of 17 field goal attempts in the remainder of the first half.
Minnesota used an 8-0 run to start the second half to take a 43-40 lead. Dailey broke the streak with a three-pointer and forged a 43-43 tie, the first of six second-half ties.
The Gophers owned their biggest lead at five points, 72-67, on two made free throws by Gilbert with 1:59 to play. Panther center Pam O'Connor, who led all scorers with 22 points, made 4-of-4 free throws down the stretch to set up Dailey's winning shot. As a team, Eastern Illinois (3-3) shot an impressive 92 percent for the line, making 24 of 26 chances.
Gilbert led the Gophers with a career-high 18 points, while also contributing nine rebounds and six steals. Three other Gophers finished in double figures: Kim Prince with 14, Megan Kane with 12 and Lindsay Lieser with 11.
The Gophers return home on Monday to play their only home game in the month of December, versus Virginia Commonwealth at 7 p.m.
