Richmond Makes History: Spiders Dominate Georgia Tech in First NCAA Tournament Victory

Pasadena, CA - In a historic NCAA Tournament first-round matchup at Los Angeles’ Pauley Pavilion on March 21, 2025, the Richmond Spiders secured their inaugural tournament victory by defeating the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets with a decisive 74-49 scoreline.

Dominant Performance by Richmond

Richmond’s forward Maggie Doogan delivered an exceptional performance, recording 30 points, 15 rebounds, and six assists. Her early offensive surge, including three consecutive three-pointers, set the tone for the Spiders. Addie Budnik also contributed significantly with 14 points.

Game Progression

The Spiders established control early, leading 19-7 by the end of the first quarter. Despite a brief defensive stand by Georgia Tech in the second quarter, Richmond maintained a 35-23 halftime lead. The Spiders sustained their momentum in the second half, outscoring the Yellow Jackets 39-26 to secure the win.

Georgia Tech’s Struggles

The Yellow Jackets faced challenges, shooting only 30% from the field in the first three quarters. Tonie Morgan led Georgia Tech with 12 points, but the team struggled to find offensive rhythm.

Postgame Reactions

In the postgame press conference, Georgia Tech’s head coach Nell Fortner acknowledged the team’s difficulties, stating, “We faced a tough opponent today, and unfortunately, we couldn’t execute our game plan effectively.” Richmond’s coach Aaron Roussell expressed pride in his team’s historic achievement, noting, “This victory is a testament to our players’ hard work and dedication throughout the season.”

Looking Ahead

With this victory, Richmond advances to the second round of the NCAA Tournament, where they will face the winner of the matchup between top-seeded UCLA and Southern.