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Georgia women start slow, Staiti finishes strong to advance

Georgia center Jenna Staiti (14) is defended by Drexel guard Keishana Washington (1) during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women's NCAA tournament at the Greehey Arena in San Antonio, Texas, Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Ronald Cortes)
Georgia center Jenna Staiti (14) is defended by Drexel guard Keishana Washington (1) during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women's NCAA tournament at the Greehey Arena in San Antonio, Texas, Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Ronald Cortes) Georgia center Jenna Staiti (14) is defended by Drexel guard Keishana Washington (1) during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women's NCAA tournament at the Greehey Arena in San Antonio, Texas, Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Ronald Cortes)

By The Associated Press 5 min read

SAN ANTONIO (AP) – Georgia’s first change to a starting lineup this season was apparent early – even against a No. 14 seed.

The second half was a different story.

Jenna Staiti scored all 19 of her points after halftime, making seven straight shots, Que Morrison had 11 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high eight assists, and No. 3 seed Georgia overcame a slow start to beat Drexel 67-53 on Monday in the women’s NCAA tournament.

Georgia (21-6) advances in the Alamo Region to face the winner of the Oregon-South Dakota game.

Staiti and Gabby Connally were not in the starting lineup for the first time in 26 games. Staiti was late getting to San Antonio due to undisclosed medical reason and Connally rolled her ankle in a practice after the SEC championship game.