The Sacramento State Women’s Basketball team battled for a win against the UNLV Rebels in game regulation, but came up short in overtime losing 92-97 at the Hornets Nest Thursday.

At different points throughout the game, the score was tied 10 times and the lead changed a total of 14 times.

Sac State senior power forward Erika Edwards started off the first half with three back-to-back 3-pointers to put the Hornets up 12-7 with barely four minutes off the clock.

Edwards said she was just focused on giving it her all.

“All we knew about (UNLV) was that they were big. We don’t really worry about their game, but about executing ours accurately,” Edwards said. “As a small post, I’m able to move around the three point line, and I’ve been working hard to master my shot.”

Sac State totaled with four players in double figures – Ericka Edwards led for the Hornets with 22 points, while Charday Hunt finished second with 18.

Hunt believed the Hornets played well, but they must work harder on making key shots and staying focused for the whole 40 minutes.

“We have to hit our free throws and get stops. Somehow, we have to find the drive to get steals and continue to execute our offense and defense effectively,” Hunt said.

UNLV guard Kelli Thompson outscored everyone with a respectable 26 points to end the game.

With the loss, Sac State drops to 0-2 in the season, while the Rebels improve 2-1.

Sac State head coach Jamie Craighead was disappointed at the loss, but believed her team played hard and aggressive.

“It’s always tough losing those close games, but I’m proud of my team for giving a great effort and battling hard,” Craighead said. “I told them heading into this game that I was going to be a marathon, not a sprint – they were expected to play hard.”