In a highly anticipated matchup between the two top-ranked teams in women's college basketball, the No. 1 South Carolina Gamecocks emerged victorious in a thrilling overtime game against the No. 2 Stanford Cardinal. The sold-out crowd at Maples Pavilion witnessed a back-and-forth battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer.

This anticipated match up featured to seniors who are projected top two WNBA Draft picks in South Carolina's Aliyah Boston and Stanford's Haley Jones.

This game marked only the third time in NCAA women's basketball history that the No. 1 and No. 2 teams faced off in overtime. Both teams played with intensity and determination, but it was South Carolina who ultimately prevailed with a final score of 76-71.

Stanford fought hard until the very end, but two critical mistakes in overtime cost them the game. With only 10 seconds left on the clock, Haley Jones committed a five-second violation while attempting to inbound the ball. And moments later, Kiki Iriafen called a timeout that the Cardinal did not have, resulting in a technical foul.

Despite these setbacks, Stanford can hold their heads high knowing they put up a valiant effort against a formidable opponent. Meanwhile, South Carolina remains undefeated and solidifies their spot as the top-ranked team in the nation.

Aliyah Boston finished with 14 points and 13 rebounds. and Haley Jones finished with 11 points and 9 rebounds.