BLACKSBURG, Va. (Interstat) — The North Carolina women’s basketball team edged Virginia Tech 66-63 in overtime Thursday night in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup at Cassell Coliseum.

The Tar Heels, who trailed by eight after the first quarter, used a strong third period to close the gap before sealing the win in the extra session. Nyla Harris led North Carolina with 15 points. Elina Aarnisalo added 13 points and five assists.

Virginia Tech’s Carys Baker and Samyha Suffren each scored 15 points in the loss. The Hokies were perfect from the free-throw line, making all 13 attempts, but shot just 33.8% from the floor.

North Carolina improved to 22-6 overall. Virginia Tech fell to 20-8. An announced crowd of 4,271 attended the game.