In a stunning upset, 10th seed Virginia defeated 7th seed Georgia 82-73 in the women's NCAA tournament first round. Kymora Johnson led the way with 28 points, while Sa'Myah Smith added 23 points and 11 rebounds, securing the Cavaliers' historic win. This marked the first time a lower seed in the women's tournament this season advanced past the first round.

The game remained fiercely contested, with Virginia leading 26-16 midway through the second quarter before Georgia rallied to tie it 43-43 at halftime. In overtime, Smith scored five critical points, and Georgia's final shot—a 10-foot jumper by Mia Woolfolk—rimmed out as time expired. Virginia's overtime victory solidified their place in tournament history, becoming the second team from the First Four to win a game.

Georgia, which had two late chances in regulation, saw Trinity Turner miss a potential game-tying shot with four seconds left. Savannah Henderson grabbed the offensive rebound but was fouled, ending the Bulldogs' bid. Woolfolk, who led Georgia with 27 points, and Rylie Theuerkauf (22 points) struggled in the second half, contributing to the loss.

Virginia's historic milestone underscores the unpredictability of March Madness, as the Cavaliers now face either Iowa or Fairleigh Dickinson in the second round. This result highlights the growing competitiveness of lower-seeded teams in the women's tournament.