The 23rd-ranked William Woods University women's basketball team opened its 2011-12 season with an overtime victory Monday night in Anderson Arena.  The Owls defeated Central Methodist University 55-51.
 
William Woods took a 29-27 lead into halftime.  The Owls shot 34.3% from the field in the opening half.  The Eagles shot 34.6% from the field in the opening 20 minutes of play.
 
CMU outscored the Owls 22-20 in the second half to force an overtime period.  WWU held the Eagles to two points in overtime to collect its first victory of the season.
 
Sharron Andrews (Oakland/Hayward, Calif.) led the Owls with 20 points.  Andrews was 8-for-16 from the field.  She also recorded five assists on the night.
 
Olivia Storjohann (Eldridge, Iowa) also reached double-digits in the win.  Storjohann scored 13 points and was 5-for-14 from the field.
 
William Woods outrebounded Central Methodist (0-1) 52-45.
 
The Owls return to action November 4.  They travel to Benedictine College for a 7 pm tip-off.