LOS ANGELES — Georgia Tech women’s basketball concluded a storied 2024-25 season in the NCAA Tournament first round, dropping a 74-49 decision to 8th-seeded Richmond.
The Yellow Jackets, seeded ninth, finished the season with a 22-11 overall record, marking the third 20-win campaign under head coach Nell Fortner.
Georgia Tech struggled from the floor from the start and shot just 31.7 percent (20-63) for the game, while Richmond hit 50.0 percent (30-60), including nine three-pointers. Tonie Morgan led the Jackets offensively with 12 points, to go along with seven rebounds and five assists. Kayla Blackshear contributed a team-high nine rebounds, while adding six points.
Richmond was led by Maggie Doogan with 30 points, 15 rebounds and six assists. The Spiders dished out 19 assists and scored 38 points in the paint.
It was a back-and-forth battle in the early going, but Richmond used a 17-2 run in the first quarter to break open a 19-7 lead at the end of the opening 10 minutes. Richmond continued to extend its lead in the second period before Morgan sparked a 10-2 run over the final four-and-a-half minutes of the half to setup a 35-23 Richmond lead at intermission. Georgia Tech came within 12 points, 42-30, early in the third period, but Richmond continued its hot shooting to take the win.
