ADA, Okla. – East Central made 11 3-pointers, held Harding to 37 percent shooting and defeated the Lady Bisons 75-66 Thursday in Great American Conference action at the Kerr Activities Center.

East Central shot 43 percent (27 of 63), the first team to shoot over 40 percent against Harding this season.

East Central won its fifth straight and improved to 8-3 overall and 3-2 in the GAC. Harding lost for only the second time in five road games and fell to 8-3 overall and 3-2 in conference.

The game was tied 39-39 at halftime, but East Central had a 19-point third quarter and took the lead for good...