Maryland Triumphs Over Alabama in Double-Overtime Thriller to Reach Sweet 16

The Terrapins overcame a 17-point deficit and a record-setting 45-point performance by Alabama's Sarah Ashlee Barker to secure a 111-108 victory.

Maryland defeated Alabama 111-108 in double overtime during the second round of the 2025 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, advancing to face top-seeded South Carolina in the Sweet 16.
Alabama's Sarah Ashlee Barker delivered a career-high 45 points, tying for the fourth-highest single-game scoring performance in tournament history.
Maryland rallied from a 17-point third-quarter deficit, with Sarah Te-Biasu scoring eight of her 26 points in the second overtime and hitting a crucial 3-pointer to force the game into overtime.
The game, the second-highest scoring in NCAA Women's Tournament history, marked Maryland's fourth Sweet 16 appearance in five years.
This was the first double-overtime game in the tournament since 2022, showcasing the growing competitiveness and drama in women's college basketball.