Maryland overcomes 45 points by Alabama’s Barker, wins 111-108 in 2 OTs
It’s a line that dates back about two decades, to Maryland’s 2006 run to the national title.
“Overtime is our time,” coach Brenda Frese said.
The Terrapins pulled off another extra-period escape Monday, outlasting Alabama 111-108 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Sarah Te-Biasu made a tying 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter, then scored eight of her 26 points in the second OT to help fourth-seeded Maryland advance to the Sweet 16.
The Terps (25-7) advance to play top-seeded South Carolina, but to get there they had to overcome a career-high 45 points by Alabama’s Sarah Ashlee Barker — and a 17-point Crimson Tide lead in the third quarter.
“I think we put on a show for women’s basketball tonight,” Barker said. “I’m very thankful for that. I’m very grateful that I’m in this opportunity and I was able to be part of such a great game like that.”
The 2006 Terrapins went 6-0 in overtime, including wins in the regional final against Utah and the national title game against Duke. This was the first time they went to OT in the NCAA Tournament since then — and just getting to an extra session was a chore.
