Mon Mar 24 02:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Richmond Spiders Upset Georgia Tech in NCAA Tournament Debut
**LOS ANGELES, CA** – The Richmond Spiders, making their first-ever NCAA women’s basketball tournament appearance, defeated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 74-49 in a stunning upset Friday night. Maggie Doogan led the charge for Richmond with a dominant performance, scoring 30 points, grabbing 15 rebounds, and dishing out 6 assists. This victory marks the end of a four-game losing streak in the tournament for the Spiders.
Doogan’s exceptional first half, featuring 18 points, propelled Richmond to a commanding 20-point lead which they maintained throughout the game. Addie Budnik contributed 14 points to the Spiders’ offensive effort. The win capped off a remarkable season for Richmond, who have amassed 57 wins over the past two years under coach Aaron Roussell.
Georgia Tech, who struggled with a late-season slump, losing six of their last seven games, were unable to overcome Richmond’s aggressive play. Tonie Morgan led the Yellow Jackets with 12 points, but the team shot only 30% from the field in the first three quarters. Coach Nell Fortner attributed the loss to a lack of offensive success and a potential loss of confidence.
Richmond advances to the second round where they will face top-seeded UCLA on Sunday. Coach Roussell expressed immense pride in his team’s historic victory, emphasizing the lasting impact this win will have on the program and its players.
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