Women’s NCAA Tournament: Sweet 16 Field Takes Shape
As the excitement of March Madness continues to unfold, half of the women’s Sweet 16 is already set. Among the teams that have secured their spots are the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, TCU Horned Frogs, and the Tennessee Lady Volunteers. These teams clinched their spots on Sunday, and now the anticipation builds as we look to complete the field with eight more games scheduled for Monday.
The big question on everyone’s mind is whether the Texas Longhorns and the USC Trojans will join fellow No. 1 seeds UCLA and South Carolina for the second weekend. Additionally, fans are eager to see if the UConn Huskies will roll to their fifth straight Sweet 16 appearance. And who can forget the drama of the Kentucky vs. Kansas State game? We can only hope for more thrilling moments like that.
For those following the tournament closely, this is your one-stop shop for coverage of the conclusion of the women’s tournament opening weekend. With updates from writers on site and analysis of every game, we’ve got you covered.
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One of the standout games from Monday was the thrilling double-overtime battle between Alabama and Maryland. The final score was Maryland 111, Alabama 108. Shyanne Sellers was clutch for Maryland, hitting two crucial free throws to put her team up by three. Despite Alabama’s valiant efforts, including a school record 45 points from Sarah Ashlee-Barker, Maryland managed to secure the win. The 219 points scored in this game marked the second most in tournament history, trailing only the 241 points scored in a four-overtime game between Duke and Alabama in 1995.
Maryland’s comeback from a 17-point deficit is its second-largest in tournament history, and their reward is a matchup against South Carolina in the Sweet 16. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma Sooners dominated the Iowa Hawkeyes with a final score of 96-62. Oklahoma’s depth and pace were too much for Iowa, and the Sooners will now face the winner of the UConn-South Dakota State game in the Sweet 16.
In another game, the Texas Longhorns defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini 65-48. Texas’ defense was stifling, contesting 75% of Illinois’ field goal attempts. The Longhorns advance to the Sweet 16 for the eighth time in the past 10 years and will face Tennessee for a spot in the Elite Eight.
Finally, the NC State Wolfpack cruised past the Michigan State Spartans with a commanding 83-49 victory. NC State’s Aziaha James and Saniya Rivers were instrumental in the win, combining to score or assist on 63 of the team’s 83 points. The Wolfpack will face the winner of the LSU-Florida State game in the Sweet 16.
As the tournament progresses, the excitement only continues to build. Stay tuned for more thrilling matchups and unforgettable moments as the road to the championship unfolds.
Originally Written by: ESPN
