Virginia Cavaliers at Florida State Seminoles
· NCAA Women's Basketball
Kymora Johnson scores 35, leads Virginia's big finish in 91-87 upset of No. 15 Florida State women
Johnson, a freshman averaging 12.2 points per game, made 14 of 20 shots with 3 of 7 from 3-point range and went 4 for 5 from the free-throw line as Virginia picked up its first ACC win of the season.
After falling behind 56-48 in the third quarter, Virginia outscored Florida State 17-9 to finish the period and 26-22 in the fourth. Johnson led the rally with 19 of those final 43 points for the Cavaliers.
Florida State led 43-39 at halftime, but the Cavaliers scored the first seven points of the third quarter with Johnson’s 3-pointer giving them a 46-43 lead one minute into the period. Although Ta’Niya Latson scored eight points to help Florida State go ahead 56-48, Virginia battled back and the score was tied heading to the fourth.
A jumper by Johnson gave Virginia the lead 67-66 early in the fourth quarter. Another jumper by Johnson gave the Cavaliers an 84-76 lead with 2:53 remaining. Florida State made a series of 5 free throws in 6 attempts to get within 85-83 with 39 seconds left, but Johnson hit a big jumper for a four-point lead, then finished off the win with four consecutive free throws.
Camryn Taylor had 11 points and 10 rebounds for Virginia (9-9, 1-6 ACC). Olivia McGhee scored 12 points, London Clarkson 10 and Jillian Brown 10.
Ta'Niya Latson scored 22 and had six assists for Florida State (14-6, 5-3). Makayla Thompson had 21 points with seven rebounds, O'Mariah Gordon scored 17 and Sara Bejedi had 10 points.
Virginia outscored the Seminoles 11-1 in the first 2 1/2 minutes, shot 53% in the first quarter and led 27-22. The Cavaliers led 35-32 with under six minutes to go before halftime. The Seminoles tied it at 35 on a 3-pointer by Brianna Turnage. A layup by Sakyia White gave them their first lead.
Florida State did not commit a turnover in the first half and had two in the third quarter. FSU finished with a total of three turnovers.
Both teams play again on Thursday when Florida State plays at Duke and Virginia hosts Pittsburgh.
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Recent Plays
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End of Game | 91 - 87 |
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End of 4th Quarter | 91 - 87 |
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Kymora Johnson made Free Throw. | 91 - 87 |
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Kymora Johnson made Free Throw. | 90 - 87 |
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Foul on O'Mariah Gordon. | 89 - 87 |
Statistics
 UVA |
FSU |
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|---|---|---|
| 36-67 | FG | 30-76 |
| 54 | Field Goal % | 39 |
| 8-17 | 3PT | 5-26 |
| 47 | Three Point % | 19 |
| 11-16 | FT | 22-29 |
| 69 | Free Throw % | 76 |
| 48 | Rebounds | 30 |
| 12 | Offensive Rebounds | 10 |
| 36 | Defensive Rebounds | 20 |
| 14 | Assists | 13 |
| 3 | Steals | 7 |
| 6 | Blocks | 1 |
| 19 | Turnovers | 3 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 19 | Total Turnovers | 3 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 5 | Points Off Turnovers | 23 |
| 7 | Fast Break Points | 14 |
| 40 | Points in Paint | 38 |
| 24 | Fouls | 16 |
| 10 | Largest Lead | 8 |
Game Information
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Attendance: 2,081 | Capacity:
2025-26 Atlantic Coast Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 6-0 | - | 16-3 |
| Duke | 6-0 | - | 11-6 |
| Virginia | 5-1 | 1 | 13-4 |
| NC State | 5-1 | 1 | 12-5 |
| Syracuse | 4-2 | 2 | 14-3 |
| Notre Dame | 4-2 | 2 | 12-4 |
| Stanford | 3-2 | 2.5 | 14-4 |
| Virginia Tech | 3-3 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Clemson | 3-3 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Miami | 3-3 | 3 | 11-6 |
| Georgia Tech | 3-3 | 3 | 8-10 |
| North Carolina | 2-3 | 3.5 | 13-5 |
| Wake Forest | 2-4 | 4 | 12-6 |
| California | 1-4 | 4.5 | 10-8 |
| Pittsburgh | 1-4 | 4.5 | 8-10 |
| SMU | 0-5 | 5.5 | 7-10 |
| Florida State | 0-5 | 5.5 | 5-12 |
| Boston College | 0-6 | 6 | 4-15 |