GREENVILLE, S.C. (Interstat) — In a game defined by grit over grace, Mia Moore’s 31 points and a crucial late steal propelled Clemson to a 67-65 double-overtime victory over Georgia Tech in an Atlantic Coast Conference women’s basketball thriller Thursday night at Bi-Lo Center.

The game, witnessed by 915 fans, was a protracted battle of attrition that saw both teams struggle offensively but fight relentlessly for extra possessions. It was ultimately decided by the poise of Moore, the Lady Tigers’ standout guard, and a staggering 20 offensive rebounds by Clemson that compensated for a frigid 21-of-72 shooting performance.

Georgia Tech, which fell to 11-15 overall, had its chances. The Yellow Jackets led 59-57 late in the first overtime after La’Nya Foster’s layup with nine seconds left. Clemson’s Raven Thompson was fouled on the ensuing inbound play and calmly sank two free throws with eight seconds remaining to force a second extra period, knotting the score at 59.

The second overtime was a tense exchange of leads. Savannah Samuel’s layup put Georgia Tech ahead 63-61 with 3:33 to play, but Moore answered with two free throws to tie it. After a Clemson stop, Rachael Rose drove for a layup to give the Lady Tigers a 66-64 lead with 40 seconds remaining.

On the ensuing possession, Georgia Tech’s Erica Moon, who led the Yellow Jackets with 20 points, was stripped by Clemson’s Hadley Periman. Moore was fouled and made one of two free throws with 11 seconds left for a 67-64 cushion.

The most critical sequence followed. Georgia Tech, out of timeouts, rushed upcourt. Ariadna Termis launched a potential game-tying 3-pointer, but it was blocked by Demeara Hinds. Catherine Alben secured the offensive rebound for Georgia Tech but her desperation three at the buzzer missed, sealing the exhausting win for Clemson, which improved to 18-8.

The game’s defining characteristic was its sheer inefficiency. Both teams combined to shoot just 33% from the field. Clemson’s saving grace was its work on the glass and at the free-throw line. The Lady Tigers’ 20 offensive rebounds led to 19 second-chance points and they attempted 28 free throws, making 18. Georgia Tech, by contrast, was just 6 of 8 from the line.

Moore’s performance was a study in volume and clutch play. The junior from Alpharetta, Georgia, shot 10 of 27 from the field and 9 of 12 from the line, adding three assists in a game-high 48 minutes. Her scoring carried an offense that saw only one other player, Hinds, reach double figures with 10 points.

Georgia Tech was led by Moon’s 20 points and Talayah Walker’s 16. The Yellow Jackets dominated points in the paint, 38-24, but were undone by 19 turnovers and a 5-for-27 showing from 3-point range.

The regulation finish was equally dramatic. Clemson led 53-50 after a Moore 3-pointer with 37 seconds left. Walker was fouled on a drive and made both free throws to cut the deficit to one with 21 seconds remaining. After a Clemson turnover, Georgia Tech had a look to win it, but Termis’s 3-point attempt at the buzzer was off target, sending the game to the first overtime tied at 53.

The contest was a stark contrast from the teams’ first meeting on Jan. 11, a 58-55 Georgia Tech victory in Atlanta. This time, Clemson found just enough offense to survive.

Clemson now travels to face Syracuse on Sunday. Georgia Tech’s next contest is at Pittsburgh on Feb. 19.