Elina Aarnisalo added 13 points and five assists for the Tar Heels (22-6, 12-4), who bounced back from a loss at Duke. Harris, Aarnisalo, and Lanie Grant combined for all nine overtime points, with Grant making two clutch free throws with 25 seconds remaining. Virginia Tech missed three 3-pointers in the final seven seconds.
The game featured 11 lead changes and five ties, with neither team leading by more than nine points. Virginia Tech led 28-21 at halftime as both teams struggled shooting, with UNC managing 37% from the floor and Virginia Tech shooting 34%. Carys Baker and Samyha Suffren each tallied 15 points for the Hokies (20-8, 10-6).