Box Score Virginia Union University's Shareka McNeill scored 24 points as the Lady Panthers surged to an 69-66 overtime win against Belmont Abbey College on Saturday, November 17, in Belmont, N.C.

VUU's Jasmine Carter scored six of the eight Lady Panther points in overtime to finish with 12 points to keep VUU undefeated at 3-0.

Virginia Union and Belmont Abbey finished regulation tied 61-61, but the Lady Panthers outscored the Crusaders 8-5 in the overtime period.

"I'm excited about the heart and resiliency that our team showed to finish and win a tough game," said VUU Head Coach AnnMarie Gilbert.  "We didn't shoot well but found other ways to win.  The special thing about this team is that we get key contributions from different players each game.  The tough play of Shareka McNeill, Kishona Sutton and Jasmine Carter down the stretch was key."

VUU's Kishona Sutton and Nicole Floyd both scored in double figures with 10 points apiece.

The win raised Virginia Union's record to 3-0 while Belmont Abbey fell to 2-2.

Virginia Union now hits the road as the Lady Panthers travel to Florida over the Thanksgiving break.  VUU will face Palm Beach Atlantic University on Wednesday, November 21, in West Palm Beach, Fla., and will then compete in the Nova Southeastern Thanksgiving Classic on November 24 and 25.

All the Florida games can be viewed at vuusports.com.