Virginia Women Win Overtime, Advance In NCAA Tournament

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Virginia Women Win Overtime, Advance In NCAA Tournament

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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.

Published 2026-03-20 13:44:37 UTC · Published by JQJO

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Timeline

1. 2018 — Virginia last recorded an NCAA Tournament win, as noted in local reporting.
2. Prior to weekend — Virginia returned to NCAA Tournament play after an eight-year gap in tournament wins.
3. Saturday — Virginia beat Georgia 82-73 in overtime in Iowa City; Kymora Johnson led with 28 points.
4. Same weekend — Local reports described an earlier Virginia 57-55 win over Arizona State with key rebounding totals.
5. Monday (upcoming) — Virginia will play either second-seeded Iowa or 15th-seeded Fairleigh Dickinson in the Round of 32.

Why it matters

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.