The Basics
Score: Roberts Wesleyan 90-97 Dist. Columbia
Record: Roberts Wesleyan 8-1, 0-1 | Dist. Columbia 5-3, 1-0
Location: Voller Athletic Center – Rochester, N.Y.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Roberts Wesleyan women's basketball fell at home to District of Columbia in a thrilling triple overtime game Friday evening.

The visitors outlasted the Redhawks as Iman Scott led all scorers with 36 points.

How It Happened
After leading 55-47 at the end of three quarters, the Firebirds forced the game into overtime by outscoring Roberts Wesleyan 15-7 in the final 10 minutes of regulation.

Roberts Wesleyan led 88-86 with less than three minutes remaining in the third overtime, but the Firebirds hit their shots down the stretch.
 
In overtime, District of Columbia shot 40.7 percent from the field and went 9 of 12 at the line to earn the win.
 
Conversely, the Redhawks went just 5 of 11 from the free throw line in the three overtime sessions despite shooting a solid 45.5 percent from the field.  

Key Stat
Rebounding was the key for the Firebirds as they grabbed 68 total rebounds to Roberts Wesleyan's 52 rebounds.

Inside the Numbers
- Only three players scored in double digits for District of Columbia
- The Redhawks were plagued with 15 turnovers in the loss as District of Columbia turned the ball over just seven times.

"James'" Impact
Necedah James led Roberts Wesleyan with a team-high 22 points, thanks in large part to her effective 9 of 10 from the free-throw line.
 
The sophomore guard added eight assists and a steal to her stat line.

Up Next
Roberts Wesleyan will hit the road next weekend when they visit Bridgeport on Friday with tip-off scheduled for 6 p.m.