DURANT, OKLA. – In one of the lowest scoring games of the season, the East Central University women's basketball team fell to arch rival Southeastern Oklahoma State, 53-42, in Great American Conference action.

Despite the loss the Tigers stayed in contention to make the 2017-18 GAC Conference Championship. ECU is currently tied with Oklahoma Baptist for seventh, with the top eight teams making the tournament.

The Tigers (9-15. 8-12 GAC) were led by senior Aaliyah Blakley, who tallied 13 points, six rebounds, an assist and a steal. Sophomore Maci Hanson added nine points and four boards.

The op...