ATLANTA (Interstat) — In a stunning upset defying nearly all statistical probability, the Jacksonville Dolphins weathered a dominant interior performance by the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets to secure a 69-64 victory in a nonconference women’s basketball game on Sunday at Hank McCamish Pavilion.

The win, played before a crowd of 1,577, improved Jacksonville’s record to 2-1, while Georgia Tech fell to .500 at 2-2. The outcome was a shock to predictive systems, which had given the home-standing Yellow Jackets a 98.7 percent chance of victory.

The game was ultimately decided not in the paint, where Georgia Tech held a commanding 42-26 advantage, but on the perimeter and through sheer defensive persistence. Jacksonville’s disruptive defense forced 22 Georgia Tech turnovers, converting them into 20 points, while the Yellow Jackets managed only 11 points off 15 Dolphins giveaways.

Jacksonville guard Priscilla Williams, a 6-foot-2 Houston native, was the undeniable catalyst for the upset. She delivered a game-high 29 points, shooting 6 of 16 from the field and a crucial 6 of 16 from the free-throw line, while adding 10 rebounds and four assists in 34 minutes. Her performance provided the offensive firepower the Dolphins desperately needed on a afternoon where overall shooting was inefficient.

The contest was a tale of contrasting strengths. Georgia Tech’s physicality was evident as they crushed Jacksonville on the glass, hauling in 17 offensive rebounds to the Dolphins’ five. They also protected the rim effectively, recording six blocks to Jacksonville’s two. Forward Brianna Turnage of Atlanta flirted with a triple-double, finishing with 10 points, nine rebounds, two assists and a block. Ines Noguero, a 5-11 freshman from Gijon, Spain, anchored the defense with 10 rebounds and two blocks.

However, Georgia Tech’s offense was crippled by a profound inability to connect from long range and the charity stripe. The Yellow Jackets shot a dismal 2 of 15 from three-point range and an even more damaging 12 of 24 on free throws, leaving a multitude of points unclaimed.

Jacksonville, while also struggling from the line at 19 of 32, found its mark from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 16 attempts. The Dolphins also shared the ball effectively, dishing out 15 assists compared to just six for Georgia Tech, and their aggressive defense produced 15 steals.

The game unfolded in distinct phases. Georgia Tech controlled the early going, leading 17-12 after the first quarter and extending their advantage to 34-26 at halftime, capitalizing on their inside presence.

The third quarter, however, belonged entirely to Jacksonville. The Dolphins erupted for 25 points, spearheaded by Williams, while clamping down defensively to hold Georgia Tech to 15. A pivotal 12-0 run by Jacksonville during the period erased the deficit and gave them a lead they would not relinquish, entering the final frame up 51-49.

The fourth quarter was a tense, back-and-forth affair. Georgia Tech’s Talayah Walker from Odenton, Maryland, kept her team close, finishing with 15 points and five rebounds. Every time the Yellow Jackets threatened, Jacksonville had an answer, often from Williams or through key defensive stops. Carmaya Bowman provided a critical interior presence for the Dolphins down the stretch, contributing eight points, eight rebounds and a block.

In the final minutes, with the outcome still in doubt, Jacksonville made just enough free throws and secured key defensive rebounds to seal the five-point victory, a signature win for the program early in the season.

Jacksonville will look to build on the momentum when they host Florida International on Saturday. Georgia Tech, seeking to right the ship, will host West Georgia on Wednesday before a tough road test at in-state rival Georgia on Sunday.