When Shanda Murdoch, a 6-foot-3 forward, became eligible to play for the Haskell Indian Nations University women’s basketball team at the beginning of the semester, coach Phil Homeratha knew the team would be better for it.

“I’ve never had a true post player before,” he said.

Murdoch’s 26 points led the Indians to a 70-59 victory against Oklahoma Wesleyan on Saturday at Coffin Complex.

“We should’ve beaten them worse,” Homeratha said, citing the turnover differential. Wesleyan turned the ball over 23 times to Haskell’s nine.

Guard Amber Tecumseh added 17 points for the Indians, who improved to 10-12 overall and 2-3 in the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference.

The Indians will travel to Nebraska on Friday and Saturday for games at St. Mary and York College.

Haskell women 70, Oklahoma Wesleyan 59

Oklahoma Wesleyan3227-59

Haskell4030-70

Oklahoma Wesleyan – Davia Seay 12, Samantha Brant 6, Joni Shellenberger 13, Michelle Matthews 11, Katie Weaver 3, Kari Fletcher 14.

Haskell – Whitney Warrior 5, Margaret Stevens 10, Shanda Murdoch 26, Amber Tecumseh 17, Kortney Smith 8, Melissa Haag 2, Rayna Stevens 2.

Haskell men 84, Oklahoma Wesleyan 75 OT

The Fighting Indians rallied from an 11-point second-half deficit before dominating the extra frame to finish off the doubleheader sweep.

Wacy Weeks led Haskell with 22 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Ben Carrywater added 17 points and 13 rebounds.

Haskell outrebounded Oklahoma Wesleyan, 46-24, and forced 26 turnoverss.

The Indians (4-17), who have won three of four, will play Bellevue on Friday.

Haskell men 84, Oklahoma Wesleyan 75, OT

Oklahoma Wesleyan 29415 – 75

Haskell333714 – 84

Oklahoma Wesleyan – Jamie Peterson 18, Lenny Juliano 12, Isiah Peterson 2, Austin Johnson 26, Garrett Jones 8, Aaron Crowley 6, Garrett Fanning 1, Yabso Ndiaye 2.

Haskell – Jamison King 6, Ben Carrywater 17, Wacy Weeks 22, Cedar Anderson 6, Ryan Brown 10, Wahskon Camp 6, Kirk Brown 9, Joe Sanders 8.