Women's basketball: Creighton beats BYU in overtime

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Brigham Young Cougars forward Keilani Unga (45) is double-teamed by Creighton Bluejays center Alyssa Kamphaus (55) and Creighton guard Ally Jensen (12) in basketball action, BYU vs. Creighton, at EnergySolutions Arena, Wednesday, November 28, 2012.

Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune

Brigham Young Cougars guard Haley Steed (33) reacts as referee calls a foul on her late in the game, in basketball action, BYU vs. Creighton, at EnergySolutions Arena, Wednesday, November 28, 2012.

Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune

Brigham Young Cougars guard Lexi Eaton (21) drives past Creighton Bluejays guard Carli Tritz (21) in basketball action, BYU vs. Creighton, at EnergySolutions Arena, Wednesday, November 28, 2012.

Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune

Brigham Young Cougars guard Lexi Eaton (21)shoots in basketball action, BYU vs. Creighton, at EnergySolutions Arena, Wednesday, November 28, 2012.

Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune

Brigham Young Cougars guard Lexi Eaton (21) drives inside in basketball action, BYU vs. Creighton, at EnergySolutions Arena, Wednesday, November 28, 2012.

Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune

Brigham Young Cougars forward Keilani Unga (45) shoots over Creighton Bluejays center Alyssa Kamphaus (55) in basketball action, BYU vs. Creighton, at EnergySolutions Arena, Wednesday, November 28, 2012.

Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune

Brigham Young Cougars forward Morgan Bailey (41) goes after a rebound along with Creighton Bluejays forward Sarah Nelson (42) in basketball action, BYU vs. Creighton, at EnergySolutions Arena, Wednesday, November 28, 2012.

Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune

Brigham Young Cougar fans try to distract Creighton Bluejays forward Sarah Nelson (42) as she shoots a free throw, in basketball action, BYU vs. Creighton, at EnergySolutions Arena, Wednesday, November 28, 2012.

Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune

Brigham Young Cougars guard Haley Steed (33) drives inside with the ball, in basketball action, BYU vs. Creighton, at EnergySolutions Arena, Wednesday, November 28, 2012.

Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune

Brigham Young Cougars forward Keilani Unga (45) drives past Creighton Bluejays forward Sarah Nelson (42) in basketball action, BYU vs. Creighton, at EnergySolutions Arena, Wednesday, November 28, 2012.

Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune

Brigham Young Cougars guard Xojian Harry (11) takes the ball to the hoop, as Creighton Bluejays forward Sarah Nelson (42) defends, in basketball action, BYU vs. Creighton, at EnergySolutions Arena, Wednesday, November 28, 2012.

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Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Brigham Young Cougars forward Keilani Unga (45) is double-teamed by Creighton Bluejays center Alyssa Kamphaus (55) and Creighton guard Ally Jensen (12) in basketball action, BYU vs. Creighton, at EnergySolutions Arena, Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Brigham Young Cougars guard Haley Steed (33) reacts as referee calls a foul on her late in the game, in basketball action, BYU vs. Creighton, at EnergySolutions Arena, Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Brigham Young Cougars guard Lexi Eaton (21) drives past Creighton Bluejays guard Carli Tritz (21) in basketball action, BYU vs. Creighton, at EnergySolutions Arena, Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Brigham Young Cougars forward Keilani Unga (45) is double teamed by Creighton Bluejays center Alyssa Kamphaus (55) and Creighton guard Ally Jensen (12) in basketball action, BYU vs. Creighton, at EnergySolutions Arena, Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Brigham Young Cougars guard Lexi Eaton (21)shoots in basketball action, BYU vs. Creighton, at EnergySolutions Arena, Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Brigham Young Cougars guard Lexi Eaton (21) drives inside in basketball action, BYU vs. Creighton, at EnergySolutions Arena, Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Brigham Young Cougars forward Keilani Unga (45) shoots over Creighton Bluejays center Alyssa Kamphaus (55) in basketball action, BYU vs. Creighton, at EnergySolutions Arena, Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Brigham Young Cougars forward Morgan Bailey (41) goes after a rebound along with Creighton Bluejays forward Sarah Nelson (42) in basketball action, BYU vs. Creighton, at EnergySolutions Arena, Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Brigham Young Cougar fans try to distract Creighton Bluejays forward Sarah Nelson (42) as she shoots a free throw, in basketball action, BYU vs. Creighton, at EnergySolutions Arena, Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Brigham Young Cougars guard Haley Steed (33) drives inside with the ball, in basketball action, BYU vs. Creighton, at EnergySolutions Arena, Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Brigham Young Cougars forward Keilani Unga (45) drives past Creighton Bluejays forward Sarah Nelson (42) in basketball action, BYU vs. Creighton, at EnergySolutions Arena, Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Brigham Young Cougars forward Keilani Unga (45) is double teamed by Creighton Bluejays center Alyssa Kamphaus (55) and Creighton guard Ally Jensen (12) in basketball action, BYU vs. Creighton, at EnergySolutions Arena, Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Brigham Young Cougars guard Haley Steed (33) drives inside with the ball, in basketball action, BYU vs. Creighton, at EnergySolutions Arena, Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Brigham Young Cougars guard Lexi Eaton (21) drives past Creighton Bluejays guard Carli Tritz (21) in basketball action, BYU vs. Creighton, at EnergySolutions Arena, Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Brigham Young Cougars guard Xojian Harry (11) takes the ball to the hoop, as Creighton Bluejays forward Sarah Nelson (42) defends, in basketball action, BYU vs. Creighton, at EnergySolutions Arena, Wednesday, November 28, 2012.

· November 28, 2012 6:04 pm

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Creighton rallied from a 16-point halftime deficit to defeat BYU 65-62 in overtime in women's college basketball Wednesday at EnergySolutions Arena.

Lexi Eaton tallied team highs in points (18) and rebounds (nine) for the Cougars (3-4), who never tailed in the game until 20 seconds remaining in overtime.

The Cougars have lost four of their past five games.