TSSAA girls basketball state tournament 2024: Goodpasture vs. USJ

USJ's Haylen Ayers (20) embrace teammate USJ's Sophie King (15) as the Lady Bruins win the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship match between Goodpasture and USJ in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.

The USJ Lady Bruins celebrates with student fans as the Lady Bruins win the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship match between Goodpasture and USJ in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.

USJ guard Ellen Driver (3) forward Ava Barham (21) stand on the court as Goodpasture guard Brooklyn Jones (00) reacts in the final seconds of an TSSAA Division II-A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.

USJ players celebrate after defeating Goodpasture in the TSSAA Division II-A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.

USJ's Haylen Ayers (20) embraces her mother Ashley as the USJ Lady Bruins win the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship match between Goodpasture and USJ in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.

USJ players celebrate after defeating Goodpasture in the TSSAA Division II-A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.

USJ players celebrate after defeating Goodpasture in the TSSAA Division II-A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.

Goodpasture players react after losing to USJ in triple OT of an TSSAA Division II-A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.

USJ’s Ellen Driver, left, hugs Sophie King after the team’s victory against Goodpasture in the TSSAA Division II-A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.

USJ forward Ava Barham (21) and USJ guard Ellen Driver, right, celebrate after the team’s victory against Goodpasture in the TSSAA Division II-A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.

USJ's Ava Barham (21) hoists the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship trophy as the Lady Bruins win in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.

USJ guard Haylen Ayers (20) reacts after committing a foul with 7.9 second left in the second OT of an TSSAA Division II-A boys basketball state championship game against Goodpasture Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.

University School of Jackson's Haylen Ayers (20) hits a 3-pointer in triple overtime to and set the tone for the win over Goodpasture Christian School in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.

Goodpasture Christian School's Brooklyn Jones (00) walks off the court after the loss to University School of Jackson in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.

University School of Jackson players celebrate with their fans after the win over Goodpasture Christian School in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.

University School of Jackson's Ava Barham (21) scores with a short jumper during the TSSAA high school basketball game against Goodpasture Christian School in the Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.

Goodpasture guard La'zaviona Hawkins (11) loses control of the ball as she drives between USJ guard Mia Spellings, left, and forward Ava Barham (21) during the first half of an TSSAA Division II-A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.

USJ forward Ava Barham (21) fouls Goodpasture guard Brooklyn Jones (00) during the first half of an TSSAA Division II-A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.

Goodpasture guard Brooklyn Jones (00) drives past USJ guard Haylen Ayers (20) during the first half of an TSSAA Division II-A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.

USJ guard Sophie King (15) tries to get control of the ball as Goodpasture guard La'zaviona Hawkins (11) defends during the first half of an TSSAA Division II-A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.

Goodpasture guard La'zaviona Hawkins, left, stops USJ forward Ava Barham (21) from scoring during the first half of an TSSAA Division II-A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.

Goodpasture guard La'zaviona Hawkins, left, stops USJ forward Ava Barham (21) from scoring during the first half of an TSSAA Division II-A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.

Goodpasture assistant coach Brandon Adams, left, and head coach Taylor Clay reacts after a defensive play during the first half of an TSSAA Division II-A girls basketball state championship game against USJ Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.

Goodpasture guard La'zaviona Hawkins (11) shoots against USJ guard Mia Spellings (10) during the first half of an TSSAA Division II-A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.

USJ guard Lilly Teague (5) dribbles the ball around Goodpasture guard La'zaviona Hawkins (11) during the first half of an TSSAA Division II-A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.

Goodpasture guard La'zaviona Hawkins (11) goes to the basket against USJ guard Lilly Teague (5) during the first half of an TSSAA Division II-A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Cookeville, Tenn.

USJ's Haylen Ayers (20) drives near the baseline as Goodpasture's Addi Ruffin (3) defends during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship match between Goodpasture and USJ in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.

Goodpasture's La'zaviona Hawkins (11) strips the ball out of USJ's Sophie King (15) hands as she dribbles during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship match between Goodpasture and USJ in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.

Goodpasture Christian School basketball coach Taylor Clay talks to his team during the TSSAA high school basketball game against University School of Jackson in the Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.

USJ's Haylen Ayers (20) attempts to shoot over multiple Goodpasture defenders during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship match between Goodpasture and USJ in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.

Goodpasture's Sarah Purkey (10) cheers as her teammate Goodpasture's Brooklyn Jones (00) draws a charge on USJ's Ellen Driver (3) during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship match between Goodpasture and USJ in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.

Goodpasture's Madi Crocker (33) and Goodpasture's Sarah Purkey (10) help their teammate Goodpasture's Brooklyn Jones (00) as she draws a charge during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship match between Goodpasture and USJ in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.

USJ's Haylen Ayers (20) surveys the court as Goodpasture's Addi Ruffin (3) defends during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship match between Goodpasture and USJ in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.

The USJ Lady Bruins embrace as they win the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship between Goodpasture and USJ in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.

USJ Head Coach Joel Ayers celebrates with student fans in the crowd as the Lady Bruins win the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship match between Goodpasture and USJ in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.

USJ's Sophie King (15) draws the foul as Goodpasture's Brooklyn Jones (00) goes for a charge during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship match between Goodpasture and USJ in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.

USJ's Ava Barham (21) attempts to shoot as Goodpasture's Sarah Purkey (10) defends during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship match between Goodpasture and USJ in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.

USJ's Haylen Ayers (20) goes for the game-tying shot off an inbound pass as Goodpasture's Madi Crocker (33) defends during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship match between Goodpasture and USJ in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.

Goodpasture's La'zaviona Hawkins (11) celebrates as she banks a foul shot to put the Lady Cougars up late in regulation during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship match between Goodpasture and USJ in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.

USJ's Haylen Ayers (20) draws a foul call on Goodpasture's Addi Ruffin (3) during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship match between Goodpasture and USJ in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.

Assistant coach Ashley Ayers talks to USJ's Haylen Ayers (20) as the Lady Bruins prepare for triple overtime during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship match between Goodpasture and USJ in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.

USJ's Haylen Ayers (20) attempts to shoot during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship match between Goodpasture and USJ in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.

Goodpasture's La'zaviona Hawkins (11) tugs at her jersey as she watches USJ's Ellen Driver (3) shoot free throws late in triple overtime during the 2024 BlueCross Girls Division II Class A State Championship match between Goodpasture and USJ in Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville, Tenn., on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.

Goodpasture Christian School's Sarah Purkey (10) looks to the basket while guarded by University School of Jackson's Mia Spellings (10) in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.

Goodpasture Christian School basketball coach Taylor Clay during the TSSAA high school basketball game against University School of Jackson in the Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.

University School of Jackson's Haylen Ayers (20) takes a shot at the basket during the TSSAA high school basketball game against Goodpasture Christian School in the Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.

University School of Jackson's Ava Barham (21) gets the rebound over Goodpasture Christian School's Addi Ruffin (3) and La'Zaviona Hawkins (11) in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.

Goodpasture Christian School's Madison Sanders (23) gets the rebound during the TSSAA high school basketball game against University School of Jackson in the Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.

University School of Jackson and Goodpasture Christian School players fight for the rebound during the high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.

University School of Jackson's Sophie King (15) gets the ball during the TSSAA high school basketball game against Goodpasture Christian School in the Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.

Goodpasture Christian School's Brooklyn Jones (00) tries to get to the basket while guarded by University School of Jackson's Sophie King (15) in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.

Goodpasture Christian School's Addi Ruffin (3) goes for the basket while guarded by University School of Jackson's Haylen Ayers (20) in the TSSAA high school Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.

Goodpasture Christian School's La'Zaviona Hawkins (11) tries to get the basket while guarded by University School of Jackson's Lilly Teague (5) in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.

Teammates cheer and help Goodpasture Christian School's Brooklyn Jones (00) up during the TSSAA high school basketball game against University School of Jackson in the Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.

Goodpasture Christian School's Madi Crocker (33) looks for the open shot while guarded by University School of Jackson's Ava Barham (21) in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.

Goodpasture Christian School's La'Zaviona Hawkins (11) looks for the open basket while guarded by University School of Jackson's Haylen Ayers (20) in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.

Goodpasture Christian School's Addi Ruffin (3) is encourage by Harper Kate Miles (2) as she goes to the bench after fouling out in the TSSAA high school basketball game against University School of Jackson in the Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.

Goodpasture Christian School's Madi Crocker (33) tries to score while guarded by University School of Jackson's Ava Barham (21) and Ellen Driver (3) in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.

Goodpasture Christian School's Brooklyn Jones (00) looks for an open shot while guarded by University School of Jackson's Lilly Teague (5)TSSAA in the high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.

Goodpasture Christian School's Brooklyn Jones (00) tries to get to the basket through the University School of Jackson defense in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.

Goodpasture Christian School's La'Zaviona Hawkins (11) tries to score while guarded by University School of Jackson's Ellen Driver (3) in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.

University School of Jackson celebrates after scoring against Goodpasture Christian School in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.

Goodpasture Christian School's La'Zaviona Hawkins (11) tries to get to the basket while guarded by University School of Jackson's Sophie King (15) in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.

Goodpasture Christian School's Brooklyn Jones (00) drops her head in the final moments of the TSSAA high school basketball game against University School of Jackson in the Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.

Goodpasture Christian School basketball team in the final moments of the loss to University School of Jackson in the TSSAA high school basketball Division II Class A state championship on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Cookeville, Tenn.