ATLANTA (Interstat) — The Georgia Tech women’s basketball team delivered a commanding performance on both ends of the floor, overwhelming Stanford 74-52 in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup Sunday at Hank McCamish Pavilion.

The Yellow Jackets, improving to 11-14 overall, seized control from the opening tip and never trailed, using a stifling defense and a balanced offensive attack to hand the Cardinal its fourth loss in five games. Stanford, which entered with a 57.3% win probability according to Interstat’s ELO system, fell to 16-9.

The most critical phase of the game was its inception. Georgia Tech set an immediate and unrelenting tone, opening the contest with a 13-2 run that left Stanford reeling. The sequence was fueled by defensive pressure and the hot shooting of guard La’Nya Foster. The Riverdale, Georgia, native connected on two three-pointers in the first three minutes, the second assisted by Brianna Turnage, to give the Yellow Jackets an 8-2 lead. Stanford, visibly disrupted, committed three early turnovers and missed five of its first six shots from the field.

That initial burst established a deficit from which Stanford could not recover. The Cardinal managed only seven points in the second quarter, shooting a frigid 3-for-15 from the field in the period as Georgia Tech extended its lead to 37-22 by halftime. The Yellow Jackets’ defense was the story, contesting every pass and shot, holding Stanford to 22 points in the paint for the game and generating 13 points off turnovers.

Foster, the game’s standout performer, finished with a game-high 25 points in just 29 minutes, showcasing efficient scoring from all levels. She was complemented by a strong all-around effort from Talayah Walker, who added 17 points and eight rebounds. The Yellow Jackets’ engine, however, was forward Brianna Turnage of Atlanta. While scoring only two points, Turnage dominated the glass with 12 rebounds, dished out seven assists, and recorded two blocks, orchestrating the offense and anchoring the defense throughout her 40 minutes of play. Point guard Erica Moon, also from Atlanta, provided 12 points, six rebounds, and five assists.

Stanford’s offense never found a consistent rhythm. The Cardinal was led by Lara Somfai of Adelaide, Australia, who posted 19 points, nine rebounds, and six assists. Alexandra Eschmeyer contributed nine points and eight rebounds, and Hailee Swain, returning to her home state of Georgia, scored 10 points. But the Cardinal’s supporting cast struggled, with the team shooting below 35% from the field for the game.

Georgia Tech maintained its intensity after halftime, answering every modest Stanford push. When the Cardinal showed signs of life with a 7-0 run in the third quarter, cutting the deficit to 41-34, the Yellow Jackets responded with a 10-2 spurt to end the quarter, capped by a Catherine Alben jumper at the buzzer to restore a 55-41 advantage. The lead ballooned to as many as 24 points in the fourth quarter as Georgia Tech cruised to the finish before an announced crowd of 3,056.

The victory marks a positive turn for Georgia Tech following a close loss to California earlier in the week. Stanford, which had won at Pittsburgh last Thursday, now looks to regroup before hosting Virginia Tech on Thursday.

Stanford’s next game is at home against Virginia Tech on Thursday. Georgia Tech travels to face Clemson on Thursday.