Alabama and Maryland's March Madness double-OT thriller inspired elite memes
On Monday, No. 5 seed Alabama and No. 4 seed Maryland had a game for the ages.
Not to be dramatic, but the second-round March Madness matchup between the Crimson Tide and the Terrapins was easily the best game of the women's NCAA tournament thus far. Maryland was down 17 points in the third quarter and came roaring back. With two minutes left in regulation, Alabama was up by 4 when Maryland continued pushing, eventually tying the game at 80 all. Alabama senior Sarah Ashlee Barker, who had a sensational 45-point day, launched a gutsy 3-pointer, putting the Tide up ― only to have the Terps answer right back, pushing the game into the first overtime.
Maryland had all the momentum in extra time, nearly taking Alabama to the brink of elimination. But Barker was fouled on a 3-point attempt just seconds before time expired. She drained all three free throws and sent the game to double-overtime. Maryland's Sarah Te-Biasu (and guard Shyanne Sellers) continued trading buckets with Barker, elevating the matchup to instant classic status as it inched toward a third overtime. Perhaps it was the mercy of the basketball gods who knew the players and everyone watching wouldn't last much longer.
A deflection promptly ended the game, sending Maryland to the Sweet 16. (*dramatically gasps*)
DEFENSIVE DENIAL‼️The game of the tournament ends in heartbreak for Alabama as Maryland wins a 111-108 double OT thriller 🐢 pic.twitter.com/apZDddtBgi
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 24, 2025
Alabama and Maryland's head-to-head had all the makings of a heavyweight title fight, and fans responded accordingly with elite memes.
Maryland-Colorado State: "We're the best game of the entire tournament"Maryland-Alabama:pic.twitter.com/5q1DCAhlOd
— Yahoo Fantasy Sports (@YahooFantasy) March 24, 2025
Maryland Alabama going 2 overtime's Just for the winner to have to play South Carolina on Friday pic.twitter.com/sF15FGKPN6
— John (@iam_johnw) March 24, 2025
Maryland and Alabama players after a double OT classic pic.twitter.com/7ZFsjIEzJ0
— Chris Williamson (@CWilliamson44) March 24, 2025
Watching Sarah Ashlee Barker and Sarah Te-Biasu trade big shots: pic.twitter.com/UwQgOw8eXO
— Alford Corriette (@alfcorriette) March 24, 2025
Sarah Te-Biasu! pic.twitter.com/5dvTgdp5GT
— Mark Schindler (@MG_Schindler) March 24, 2025
Sarah Ashlee Barker - this is how you put it all on the floor. pic.twitter.com/WsX12GDt7v
— Can ♓️✨ (@prettycan4) March 24, 2025
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