PARRY SOUND, Ontario (Interstat) — In a chaotic, turnover-filled contest defined by defensive pressure and offensive struggles, the Saint John’s Red Storm edged the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in a women’s NCAA basketball game Friday.

The game, played at John Gray Gymnasium, was a statistical anomaly. Despite committing 22 turnovers and recording only two assists, Saint John’s found a way to win. Georgia Tech capitalized on those mistakes, forcing 16 steals and dishing out 16 assists, but ultimately could not overcome its own shooting inefficiencies in the final moments.

The contest was a back-and-forth affair that saw neither team lead by more than a few possessions. Saint John’s built its victory on the foundation of superior shooting accuracy and clutch free-throw shooting down the stretch. The Red Storm shot 53 percent from the floor and connected on 18 of 22 attempts from the foul line. Georgia Tech, by contrast, shot 43 percent from the field and made 18 of 25 free throws.

The individual battle was highlighted by a duel between two high-scoring guards. Saint John’s was led by the stellar performance of Brooke Moore. The native of Kennesaw, Georgia, scored a game-high 25 points, adding four assists and two blocks in 36 minutes of action. She was complemented by Sa’Mya Wyatt of Powder Springs, Georgia, who contributed 20 points and seven rebounds.

Georgia Tech’s effort was spearheaded by Talayah Walker from Odenton, Maryland, and Catherine Alben of Snellville, Georgia, who each scored 18 points. Alben also grabbed six rebounds.

While the scoring was concentrated, the game was ultimately decided by contrasting styles of play. Saint John’s relied on the individual shot-creating abilities of Moore and Wyatt, facilitated by the steady hand of point guard Shaulana Wagner, who tallied a remarkable 13 assists. Georgia Tech’s offense was more balanced and generated from its defense, but the Yellow Jackets’ 5-for-16 shooting from beyond the arc proved costly.

The final minutes were a tense exchange of leads. With the game on the line, Saint John’s made critical free throws to maintain a narrow advantage. A late jump shot by Georgia Tech’s Ariadna Termis brought the Yellow Jackets to within two points, but the Red Storm managed to run out the remaining clock to secure the victory.

With the win, Saint John’s improves its season record to 6-1. The Red Storm are scheduled to face Memphis on Saturday, also in Parry Sound. Georgia Tech falls to 3-4 and will travel to face Florida on Saturday.