Five in Double Figures as Stanford Edges Georgia Tech in Regular Season Finale 87-82
STANFORD, Calif. – On Senior Day at Maples Pavilion, Stanford celebrated Elena Bosgana, Brooke Demetre, and Jzaniya Harriel while closing out its regular season with a thrilling 87-82 victory over Georgia Tech. The Cardinal finished the season with an impressive 14-3 home record, going a perfect 14-0 against unranked opponents.
Stanford head coach Kate Paye reflected on the momentous day:
“That was just an outstanding Senior Day, and a great team game against a very good Georgia Tech team. Obviously, Nell Fortner is a terrific coach, and their team has had a lot of success this year. I think it was a great opportunity, a great challenge for our team. Was really excited about the way we played. We had so many different contributions out there… five players in double figures, different people stepping up. But today’s really about our seniors, Elena, Brooke, and Jzaniya. And I think you saw how much they mean to our team, our program, to their teammates, just by how hard everybody played.”
The Cardinal secured their 16th win of the season (16-13, 8-10 ACC) and will enter next week’s ACC Tournament as the No. 11 seed, set to face No. 14 Clemson on March 5. Georgia Tech (21-9, 9-9 ACC) will begin play in the second round against No. 8 Virginia Tech on March 6.
First Quarter: Stanford Takes Early Control
Stanford 23, Georgia Tech 10
Stanford started strong, shooting 69.2% from the field, while Georgia Tech struggled offensively, hitting only 15.4% of its shots. The Cardinal established dominance inside, scoring 14 points in the paint, while the Yellow Jackets stayed in the game at the free-throw line, making 6-of-8 free throws.
- Key Player: Chloe Clardy (8 points, 3-5 FG)
- Georgia Tech’s Struggles: 2-of-13 shooting, 0-of-2 from three
Second Quarter: Georgia Tech’s Offense Comes Alive
Stanford 46, Georgia Tech 39 (Q2 Score: Georgia Tech 29, Stanford 23)
Georgia Tech responded with a 29-point quarter, fueled by 58% shooting and 5-of-10 from three-point range. Tonie Morgan led the surge, scoring 13 points in the period, while Rusne Augustinaite and Chazadi Wright knocked down threes to cut the deficit. Despite this, Stanford maintained its lead behind Bosgana’s 9-point quarter and efficient 69% shooting.
- Key Player: Tonie Morgan (13 points in Q2)
- Georgia Tech’s Three-Point Surge: 5-of-10 from deep
Third Quarter: Both Teams Trade Blows
Stanford 72, Georgia Tech 65 (Q3 Score: 26-26)
Both teams continued their offensive efficiency in a high-scoring third quarter. Stanford hit 61% from the field, with Mary Ashley Stevenson scoring 11 points in the period, while Georgia Tech matched them with 61% shooting. The Yellow Jackets capitalized on second-chance points and transition play, keeping the deficit manageable.
- Key Player: Mary Ashley Stevenson (11 points, 4-5 FG)
- Georgia Tech’s Consistency: Matched Stanford’s 26 points in the period
Fourth Quarter: Stanford Holds Off Georgia Tech’s Rally
Stanford 87, Georgia Tech 82 (Q4 Score: Georgia Tech 17, Stanford 15)
Georgia Tech cut the lead to two points (74-72) with 8:03 remaining, thanks to a 3-pointer by Kara Dunn and inside play from Morgan. However, Tess Heal’s clutch three-pointer and a layup from Courtney Ogden helped Stanford regain control. Georgia Tech shot just 41% in the quarter, and despite forcing late turnovers, Stanford made key defensive stops to close out the game.
- Key Moment: Tess Heal’s go-ahead three with 6:02 left (77-76 Stanford)
- Georgia Tech’s Shooting Drop: 41% FG, 1-of-7 from three
Top Performers
Stanford
- Elena Bosgana: 19 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists
- Mary Ashley Stevenson: 17 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists
- Courtney Ogden: 16 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists
- Chloe Clardy: 12 points, 3 assists
Georgia Tech
- Tonie Morgan: 31 points, 6 assists, 3 rebounds
- Rusne Augustinaite: 14 points, 4-of-9 from three
- Chazadi Wright: 13 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists
Up Next: The ACC Tournament
- March 5-9, 2025
- First Horizon Coliseum – Greensboro, N.C.
- Bracket
