TEMPE, Ariz. – Freshman Jasmine James scored 14 of her career-high 27 points in overtime to lead fifth-seeded Georgia to a 74-71 victory over No. 4 seed Oklahoma State on Monday night in the second round of the NCAA women’s tournament.
Andrea Riley, the nation’s No. 3 scorer at 26.6 points per game, returned from a one-game suspension to score 31 for Oklahoma State. Her attempt for a game-tying 3-pointer banked off the rim at the buzzer.
Angel Robinson had 16 points and 15 rebounds and point guard Ashley Houts from Dade County scored eight points for the Lady Bulldogs (25-8), who advanced to the NCAA regional semifinals for the 18th time under coach Andy Landers. Georgia will face No. 1 seed Stanford on Saturday in Sacramento.
James made her only two 3-pointers of the night, after going 0-for-7 in regulation, and was 8-of-8 at the foul line in the extra session. Tegan Cunningham scored 25 for the Cowgirls (24-11) before fouling out in the overtime.