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Virginia Cavaliers Overcome Georgia Bulldogs in Overtime NCAA Tournament Thriller
Kymora Johnson's 28 points and Sa'Myah Smith's career-high 23 led tenth-seeded Virginia to an 82-73 victory over seventh-seeded Georgia in the NCAA Tournament. The Cavaliers became the first lower seed to win in March Madness this season, advancing to face second-seeded Iowa.
Virginia (21-11) overcame Georgia (22-10) in an 82-73 overtime win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, according to the Associated Press. The Cavaliers outscored the Bulldogs 11-2 in overtime. Sa'Myah Smith scored five of Virginia's overtime points, finishing with a career-high 23 points and 11 rebounds. Georgia had opportunities to win in regulation time, but Trinity Turner's shot missed with four seconds remaining. Savannah Henderson rebounded but was tied up by Smith, and Mia Woolfolk's jumper at the buzzer missed, sending the game into overtime.
Key Facts
- Virginia defeated Georgia 82-73 in overtime in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
- Kymora Johnson scored 28 points for Virginia.
- Sa'Myah Smith had a career-high 23 points and 11 rebounds for the Cavaliers.
- Virginia is the first lower seed to win in the tournament this season.
- The Cavaliers will play second-seeded Iowa in the next round.
- Mia Woolfolk led Georgia with 27 points.
- Virginia outscored Georgia 11-2 in overtime to secure the win.
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- Jefferson City News Tribune — NCAA Women's Capsules: No. 10 Virginia advances with 82-73 OT win vs. No. 7 Georgia | Jefferson City News-Tribune
- Jefferson City News Tribune — Dominant performances by top seeds are now norm at NCAA Tournament | Jefferson City News-Tribune
- Jefferson City News Tribune — North Carolina to examine men's basketball program after another early tournament exit | Jefferson City News-Tribune