Point Lookout, Mo. ? Haskell Indian Nations University rallied late and won its first-round game Friday in the MCAC women’s basketball tournament.

The Indians defeated York, Neb., 68-65 in overtime.

Shanda Murdock totaled 28 points and 15 rebounds to lead Haskell.

“You can’t ask for more than that,” Haskell coach Phil Homeratha said.

Kortney Smith added 22 points and five assists while playing all 40 minutes for the Indians. Smith was selected to the all-conference first team announced Friday, and Whitney Warrior and Amber Tecumseh received honorable mention.

Haskell (15-16) will play No. 2-ranked College of the Ozarks (28-2) at 5 p.m. today for the tournament championship.

“This is as close as we’ve ever come to anything like that,” Homeratha said.