ROHNERT PARK, Calif-  After Olivia Larkin's running jumper from the baseline with 14 seconds left in regulation tied things up, Sonoma State pulled away in overtime for a 66-59 win over San Francisco State on Saturday night in Rohnert Park.  The win lifts the Seawolves to 5-6, 1-3 CCAA while the Gators drop to 7-4, 1-3 CCAA.

After a back and forth first half, the Gators captured the momentum in the second, building an 11-point lead in the first nine minutes at 43-32.  Sonoma quickly cut that to four with a 7-0 run of their own, then went on to tie it at 44 with just under eight to go.

From that point, SF State surged ahead again, going back to a six-point lead with 4:21 left before the Seawolves methodically chipped away.  Trailing 55-53, the Seawolves forced a turnover on the Gators' end of the court, then had once final chance to tie.  Needing to get a shot off with the shot clock winding down, Larkin sliced up the baseline and tossed up a rainbow that found the bottom of the net. 

In overtime, the Seawolves pulled away by connecting on seven of eight free throws and playing excellent defense. 

Lauren Redfield turned in her first double-double of the season with 18 points and 10 rebounds.  Marie Sweet, earning her first collegiate start, posted seven points and eight rebounds in an impressive night of work.  Larkin also finished her night with 14 points and six rebounds and Michelle Gardner had a career-high 18 points.

ZaLisha Oliver scored 14 points and Krystle Mays neared a double-double with nine points and 14 rebounds for the Gators.

The Seawolves were able to overcome 23 turnovers on the night, shoring up their ball control as the game went on. 

Sonoma State is on the road next weekend when they head to Cal State Stanislaus and Chico State to continue the CCAA schedule.

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