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Virginia Women Win Overtime, Advance In NCAA Tournament

PUBLISHED Mar 20, 2026, 9:44 AM ET

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Iowa City — Virginia's women's basketball team defeated Georgia 82-73 in overtime on Saturday, with Kymora Johnson scoring 28 points and Sa'Myah Smith contributing a double-double to secure the Cavaliers' first-round NCAA Tournament victory. The win advances Virginia to the Round of 32, where the Cavaliers will face either second-seeded Iowa or 15th-seeded Fairleigh Dickinson on Monday; the team’s performance included key overtime scoring and defensive rebounds that determined the outcome.

By Mahnoor A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

2018 — Virginia last recorded an NCAA Tournament win, as noted in local reporting.
Prior to weekend — Virginia returned to NCAA Tournament play after an eight-year gap in tournament wins.
Saturday — Virginia beat Georgia 82-73 in overtime in Iowa City; Kymora Johnson led with 28 points.
Same weekend — Local reports described an earlier Virginia 57-55 win over Arizona State with key rebounding totals.
Monday (upcoming) — Virginia will play either second-seeded Iowa or 15th-seeded Fairleigh Dickinson in the Round of 32.

News Intelligence

Virginia's women's basketball team is back in the game after an eight-year gap. Their victory over Georgia shows a strong comeback. If you're a fan, this is a moment to celebrate. If you're new to the sport, it's a great time to start following.

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Who Benefited

The Virginia women's basketball program, its players, coaching staff, and the University of Virginia community benefited from increased exposure, tournament progression, and potential recruiting and financial gains tied to advancing in the NCAA Tournament.

Who Impacted

Georgia's team and its supporters suffered an immediate tournament loss and elimination, ending the Bulldogs' progression in the NCAA Tournament and denying further postseason exposure and potential revenue from additional games.