Robinson helps No. 19 Georgia women edge Tide 49-43, OT

Posted February 22, 2018 6:00 am

The Associated Press

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Caliya Robinson had 12 points and 12 rebounds, including the putback with 3.2 seconds left in regulation, and No. 19 Georgia pulled out a 49-43 win in overtime over Alabama on Thursday night.

Gabby Connally had all five of her points in overtime, a 3-pointer to open the scoring and two free throws with 24 seconds left. The Crimson Tide missed all eight of their shots in the extra session

Mackenzie Engram led the Bulldogs (23-5, 11-4 Southeastern Conference), who shot 34 percent and went 1 of 13 behind the arc, with 16 points and nine rebounds.

Ashley Williams had 14 points and nine rebounds for Alabama (17-11, 7-8), which shot 24 percent for the game.

The final score matched the largest lead in the game, which featured nine ties and 16 lead changes. There were also 48 turnovers, 27 by Georgia.

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