Nowell, late 3s lift Kansas State past Kentucky in NCAAs
March 19, 2023 GMTGREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Markquis Nowell scored 23 of his 27 points after halftime, and Kansas State overcame a horrid start from outside by hitting a couple of clutch 3-pointers while topping Kentucky 75-69 in Sunday's second round of the NCAA Tournament.
South Carolina advances to Sweet 16 with rout of USF
March 19, 2023 GMTCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Zia Cooke scored 21 points and Aliyah Boston had her 81st career double double as top-seeded South Carolina shook off a slow start to power past eighth-seeded South Florida and into the Sweet 16 with a 76-45 victory Sunday.
Nowell’s huge 2nd half leads Kansas State past Kentucky
March 19, 2023 GMTGREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Markquis Nowell scored 23 of his 27 points after halftime, and Kansas State overcame a horrid start from outside by hitting a couple of clutch 3-pointers while topping Kentucky 75-69 in Sunday’s second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Irish hold on to defeat Bulldogs in March Madness
March 19, 2023 GMTSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Lauren Ebo had 10 points, 18 rebounds and four blocks to help No. 3 seed Notre Dame beat 11th-seed Mississippi State 53-48 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.
UConn, Baylor meet 2 years after close March Madness clash
March 19, 2023 GMTSTORRS, Conn. (AP) — Baylor supporters still insist there was a foul or two that should have been called on the final possession of the Bears' 2021 women's NCAA Tournament regional final against UConn.
Clark, Czinano lead Iowa past Georgia in March Madness
March 19, 2023 GMTIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Caitlin Clark had 22 points and 12 assists while Monika Czinano added 20 points to help Iowa beat Georgia 74-66 in a second-round women's NCAA Tournament game Sunday.
Indiana, Miami preparing for Holmes’ return in March Madness
March 19, 2023 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Top-seeded Indiana needs All-America center Mackenzie Holmes to carry a heavy burden — if the team intends to fulfill its championship hopes.
It appears the Big Ten's defensive player of the year will be back Monday night.
Toledo seeks 1st Sweet 16 in March Madness against Lady Vols
March 19, 2023 GMTKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The 12th-seeded Toledo Rockets know they're on the verge of program history — a win away from the first Sweet 16 for the Mid-American Conference Tournament champ.
March Madness rematch: Louisville vs Texas for Sweet 16
March 19, 2023 GMTAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas and Louisville already met once this season, back in a November tournament in the breezy Bahamas.
The Cardinals got the better of the Longhorns that day when both were ranked in the Top 10 and penciling in expectations for deep runs in the NCAA Tournament.
March Madness: Top-seeded SC moves on after topping USF
March 19, 2023 GMTCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Aliyah Boston showed once more she's far from a one-dimensional superstar.
While South Carolina All-American collected her 81st career double double with 11 points and 11 rebounds in a 76-45 victory over South Florida to advance to the Sweet 16 on Sunday, she also used her uncomparable defense to energize her team and lift them out of a slow start to keep their drive for back-to-back national titles going strong.
Colorado, Duke show offensive upgrades in March Madness
March 19, 2023 GMTDURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Colorado and Duke rode their defense to strong regular seasons.
Now they’re picking up more confidence at the offensive end, coming off splendid shooting performances going into their NCAA Tournament second-round matchup Monday night.
Tar Heels, Buckeyes seek better showings, and another ‘W’
March 19, 2023 GMTStyle points matter less than outcomes in the women's NCAA Tournament, North Carolina coach Courtney Banghart said, and what matters most is getting the chance to be better in another game.
Banghart's sixth-seeded Tar Heels beat St.
Xavier shows off proficient passing, assist rate vs. Pitt
March 19, 2023 GMTGREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Xavier spent the first half of its 84-73 NCAA Tournament win over Pittsburgh on Sunday sharing the ball at an incredible rate.
Villanova star Siegrist insists she’s undecided on WNBA
March 19, 2023 GMTVILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Maddy Siegrist had her shooting style compared to Larry Bird and she has set or is closing in on so many Villanova records that the Guinness Book should just keep her statistics.
Xavier beats Pitt 84-73, reaches 1st Sweet 16 since 2017
March 19, 2023 GMTGREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Sean Miller has unselfish Xavier back in the Sweet 16.
Jack Nunge scored 18 points, Adam Kunkel added 15 on five first-half 3-pointers, and No. 3 seed Xavier beat 11th-seeded Pittsburgh 84-73 on Sunday to advance to the NCAA Tournament's second week for the first time since 2017.
UCLA women roll to 67-45 win over Sacramento State
March 19, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — After arriving at UCLA as the signature signing of a heralded freshman class, Kiki Rice has found another level to her game at the most important time of the year.
The point guard had 15 points as the fourth-seeded Bruins rolled to a 67-45 victory over No.
Miami uses big rally to beat Oklahoma State in March Madness
March 19, 2023 GMTBLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Haley Cavinder scored 12 of her 16 points in the second half and made what proved to be the decisive free throw with 8.9 seconds left to pull off a 17-point second half rally Saturday that gave ninth-seeded Miami a 62-61 victory over eighth-seeded Oklahoma State.
Oklahoma has big 3rd quarter to advance over Portland, 85-63
March 19, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Oklahoma is best known for having the nation's second-highest scoring offense. It was the Sooner's physicality on defense and ability to control the paint though that allowed them to advance over Portland in the NCAA Tournament.
No. 1 seed Alabama beats Maryland 73-51 in drama-free game
March 19, 2023 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Before Alabama took the court, two No. 1 seeds had fallen and a third had to rally from a double-digit deficit.
By comparison, the Crimson Tide had a drama-free night.
No March Madness: Gonzales, Texas easily dispatch ECU
March 19, 2023 GMTAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — After a season of serious injuries and nagging bumps and bruises, the Texas Longhorns are looking pretty healthy here in the NCAA Tournament.
San Diego State dominates Furman 75-52 to reach Sweet 16
March 19, 2023 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — San Diego State had little trouble ending the run of March Madness darling Furman, getting 16 points from Micah Parrish to pace a balanced scoring attack and pulling away for a 75-52 win on Saturday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
No. 8 seed Arkansas sends defending champ Kansas home
March 19, 2023 GMTDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Kansas’ national title defense ended in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday when Arkansas’ Ricky Council IV made five free throws in the closing seconds and the eighth-seeded Razorbacks beat the No.
Duke rejoins March Madness, defeats Iona in first round
March 19, 2023 GMTDURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Celeste Taylor and Elizabeth Balogun each scored 13 points and Duke marked its return to NCAA Tournament action with an 89-49 romp past Iona on Saturday night.
It was the first NCAA Tournament win for Duke since 2018, when it last had a spot in the tournament.
UCLA beats Northwestern 68-63 to advance to Sweet 16
March 19, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The best news for UCLA came after the Bruins finished off their second-round win over Northwestern.
Key guard David Singleton didn't break his ankle when he went down with an injury late in UCLA's 69-63 victory over Northwestern on Saturday night, giving the Bruins hope that he might be able to return when they play in the Sweet 16 next week.
Disu’s 28 points lead Texas past Penn State, into Sweet 16
March 19, 2023 GMTDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Dylan Disu had a season-high 28 points on 14-for-20 shooting, steadying Texas down the stretch after a late Penn State surge and leading the Longhorns to their first Sweet 16 in 15 years with a 71-66 victory in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday night.
Formann scores 21 as Colorado’s 3s sink Middle Tennessee
March 19, 2023 GMTDURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Frida Formann scored 21 points and Colorado unleashed a torrid 3-point shooting display to roll past Middle Tennessee 82-60 in the NCAA Tournament’s first round Saturday night.
Sasser, Houston moving on at March Madness, beating Auburn
March 19, 2023 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — When Marcus Sasser felt the occasional twinge in his groin, he simply blocked it out. With so much on the line, he was determined to stay on the court for top-seeded Houston.
Van Lith, Louisville survive Drake March Madness upset bid
March 19, 2023 GMTAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Drake's offensive finesse controlled the first three quarters of their upset bid against Louisville.
Cardinals guard Hailey Van Lith's grit and tenacious drives to the basket took over the fourth, and No 5 Louisville survived what would have been another dose of March Madness from the No.
KU season ends with top players shut down, coach sitting out
March 19, 2023 GMTDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Kansas' best two players were neutralized for long stretches, its point guard played on a sprained ankle in the second half, and the Jayhawks once again were without their Hall of Fame coach.
Transfers step up for Baylor, Creighton in March Madness
March 19, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — There’s some good-natured debate over which is the better Baylor — Scheierman or the Bears.
Some answers arrive on Sunday when Baylor Scheierman and No.
March Madness: Top seeds fall in battle for Sweet 16 berths
March 19, 2023 GMTMarch Madness has begun and top teams are already heading home. By Saturday night, two No. 1 seeds, Kansas and Purdue, No. 2 seed Arizona and No. 4 seed Virginia were all gone — and gone with them were millions of busted brackets.
March Madness betting guide: Upsets shuffle favorites’ odds
March 19, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — March Madness isn't just about filling out — and later trashing — brackets. There are more ways to bet the field in the NCAA Tournament, an event that will consume basketball fans over the next three weeks.
15th-seeded Princeton beats Missouri 78-63 to reach Sweet 16
March 19, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — As the final minute ticked off the clock, the Princeton fans started chanting “Sweet 16! Sweet 16!” and coach Mitch Henderson cleared the bench with the victory easily in hand.
First round of March Madness features double-digit comebacks
March 19, 2023 GMTNo lead seemed safe on Saturday in the first round of the women's NCAA Tournament. Baylor, Miami and Ohio State all rallied from double-digits deficits to advance to the second round.
The Bears trailed by 18 points against Alabama early on and overcame it for a 78-74 win.
Arkansas ousts defending champ Kansas from March Madness
March 19, 2023 GMTDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Eric Musselman and his players rushed across the floor at the final buzzer to celebrate with their joyfully delirious friends from Arkansas.
The 58-year-old coach jumped onto the press table, ripped off his red polo shirt and waved it over his head, shouting all the while to the fans' delight, as has become his tradition after the biggest of his wins.
Baylor overcomes 18-point deficit to advance over Alabama
March 19, 2023 GMTSTORRS, CONN. (AP) — Nicki Collen says she had a blackout moment in the locker room and can't remember exactly what she told her Baylor Bears at halftime, but knows the impassioned speech involved a lot of challenges.
UConn opens March Madness run with 95-52 rout of Vermont
March 19, 2023 GMTSTORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn coach Geno Auriemma was a bit concerned about how this group of Huskies might respond to the pressure of the NCAA Tournament.
He needn't have worried.
Few teams can match the strength and athleticism of Connecticut's front court and Vermont was not one of those teams.
Marquette coach Smart faces mentor Izzo in NCAA 2nd round
March 19, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Watching Tom Izzo's Michigan State team win the 2000 national title was a seminal moment for Shaka Smart, then a 22-year-old graduate assistant at Division II California University of Pennsylvania.
Siegrist powers Villanova past Cleveland St in March Madness
March 19, 2023 GMTVILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Maddy Siegrist had a packed Villanova house rocking, another fallen foe reeling, and a simple reason why perhaps — and really, there is no doubt — the greatest player in program history seemingly keeps racking up milestones in the most clutch moments with ease.
March Madness: Clutch performances as women open tourney
March 19, 2023 GMTMarch Madness has begun! Here is what to know about the women’s NCAA Tournament, including the favorites and underdogs as well as key games and how to watch:
North Carolina holds off St. John’s 61-59 in March Madness
March 19, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Deja Kelly had a go-ahead three-point play with 2 seconds left and No. 6 seed North Carolina hung on for a 61-59 win over 11th-seeded St. John’s in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.
Stanford’s VanDerveer, McPhee-McCuin of Ole Miss keep giving
March 19, 2023 GMTSTANFORD, Calif. (AP) — They are two coaches spreading goodwill from opposite sides of the country, the legend and the lady who vows to be one and considers herself a key figure in the future of women's basketball.
More women’s March Madness: 12-seed Toledo downs Iowa State
March 18, 2023 GMTKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Toledo's a very confident group, and now the program's biggest victory in nearly three decades has the Rockets ready to see how far they can go.
Quinesha Lockett scored 24 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as Toledo knocked off No.
Houston’s Sasser starts at March Madness despite groin issue
March 18, 2023 GMTBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Marcus Sasser started for top-seeded Houston in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday after being forced to the bench in the previous game by a groin injury.
The All-America guard had declared a day earlier that his groin was fine and he was definitely playing in the second-round contest against No.
FGCU tops WSU 74-63, reaches 2nd round of March Madness
March 18, 2023 GMTVILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Maddie Antenucci shot pogo-sticked twice off the rim and the play seemed to go in slow motion for Florida Gulf Coast. Once the ball knocked twice off the top of the backboard - and in!
Tough defense fueling Princeton’s NCAA Tournament success
March 18, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Princeton is traveling on a familiar road.
For a second straight season, the 10th seeded Tigers are in the second round of the NCAA Tournament as a double-digit seed. When Princeton faces second-seeded Utah in Salt Lake City on Sunday, a shot at reaching the Sweet 16 for the first time in school history is on the line.
Ohio St beats James Madison 80-66 in March Madness 1st round
March 18, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Cotie McMahon scored 18 points to help No. 3 seed Ohio State pull away for an 80-66 win over No. 14 seed James Madison in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament on Saturday.
Still room for bigs like Sanogo, Timme in college basketball
March 18, 2023 GMTALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — UConn center Adama Sanogo punctuated one of the best games of his career by nailing a jumper from around the top of the 3-point line that brought a roar from Huskies fans.
After a review, it only counted as a 2, but the points weren't really the point.
KU point guard Harris starts 2nd half after spraining ankle
March 18, 2023 GMTDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Kansas point guard Dajuan Harris Jr. started the second half of the Jayhawks' second round NCAA Tournament game against Arkansas on Saturday after spraining his right ankle late in the first half.
Michigan-LSU clash means Kim vs. Kim III in March Madness
March 18, 2023 GMTBATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU coach Kim Mulkey's admiration for the effort that Michigan coach Kim Barnes Arico extracts from her players was encapsulated in short a video clip that Mulkey thought the Tigers needed to see.
Top-seeded Hokies facing different challenge in Round Two
March 18, 2023 GMTVirginia Tech coach Kenny Brooks and top-seeded Virginia Tech will face a different challenge in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
After limiting Chattanooga to 33 points in an opening rout, they’ll face a player that nearly matched that in South Dakota State’s Myah Selland.
Zags, Saint Mary’s keep West Coast Conference front & center
March 18, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — It's no secret that bigger conferences are always looking at Gonzaga, and that Gonzaga has been looking at them, too.
But the Zags, for the time being, are still in the West Coast Conference.
Calipari pushing Kentucky to play free in March Madness run
March 18, 2023 GMTGREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Kentucky was back in the NCAA Tournament, seeking to move past a stunning exit a year earlier and playing with the expectations that come as one of college basketball’s blueblood programs.
Tennessee beats up Duke, wins 65-52 to advance to Sweet 16
March 18, 2023 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Olivier Nkamhoua was a little hesitant to enter Tennessee's postgame locker room after a career performance against powerhouse Duke in the NCAA Tournament. So Uros Plavsic picked him up and delivered him to teammates waiting to douse him with water.
Miami opens March Madness with 17-point rally over Cowgirls
March 18, 2023 GMTBLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — When Miami coach Katie Meier reached the locker room at halftime Saturday, her players were already discussing solutions.
When they returned for the postgame celebration, Meier was teary-eyed and reflective.
Indiana women open March Madness with rout of Tennessee Tech
March 18, 2023 GMTBLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — All-American center Mackenzie Holmes started Indiana's NCAA title quest on the bench.
She doesn't intend to stay there long.
After watching Sydney Parrish score 19 points and grab eight rebounds and her replacement, Lilly Meister, add seven points and three blocks in the top-seeded Hoosiers' 77-47 rout of 16th-seeded Tennessee Tech, Holmes said she plans to return for Monday night's second-round game.
Miami, Xavier look to refocus after narrow 1st-round escapes
March 18, 2023 GMTGREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — If Miami's Jim Larrañaga and Xavier's Sean Miller didn’t have their players’ complete attention heading into the NCAA Tournament, they do now.
Larrañaga’s Hurricanes and Miller’s Musketeers both needed huge second-half comebacks against lower-seeded opponents in the first round.
Lady Vols rout March Madness newcomer Saint Louis 95-50
March 18, 2023 GMTKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jordan Horston spent much of the final quarter cheering from the bench, at one point even waving a towel cheering on her teammates.
Coach Kellie Harper has a very deep roster, and the Tennessee Lady Vols started their latest NCAA Tournament in dominating fashion.
FDU goes from underdog to overnight sensation with NCAA wins
March 18, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The best story in this NCAA Tournament is a fairly ridiculous one.
For years, outsiders and even some of Fairleigh Dickinson's proud alumni have called the private, commuter school in Teaneck, New Jersey, by another name — an inside joke and pet moniker suggesting a reputation for partying.
Notre Dame, Miss State meet in 2018 title game rematch
March 18, 2023 GMTSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — A lot has changed since Notre Dame and Mississippi State played for the national championship in 2018.
Still both teams know the history with the game ending on Fighting Irish guard Arike Ogunbowale's 3-pointer at the buzzer to give Notre Dame the 61-58 win.
Frese prepares for March Madness reunion with alma mater
March 18, 2023 GMTCOLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Before she became a national title-winning basketball coach at Maryland, Brenda Frese played at Arizona and earned a communications degree there 30 years ago.
“We're doing a college reunion in May, where a lot of us are coming together,” Frese said.
Clark, Iowa prepare for Georgia’s zone defense in 2nd round
March 18, 2023 GMTIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa's women's basketball team has seen plenty of different defenses this season.
The zone that the Hawkeyes will see in Georgia in Sunday's NCAA Tournament second-round game is just the latest test.
SC’s Boston to face similar foe in USF’s Fankan Mendjiadeu
March 18, 2023 GMTCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It's hard not to see similarities between South Carolina All-American Aliyah Boston and South Florida's Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu.
Both centers are tall and dominant with exceptional footwork and a drive to score down low despite multiple defenders in their way.
WKU hires Texas A&M-CC’s Steve Lutz to coach Hilltoppers
March 18, 2023 GMTBOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Western Kentucky hired Steve Lutz as the Hilltoppers' coach on Saturday, quickly completing a national search a week after Rick Stansbury stepped down.
Bill Self to miss Kansas’ NCAA game against Arkansas
March 18, 2023 GMTDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Bill Self will miss top-seeded Kansas' second-round NCAA Tournament game against Arkansas on Saturday, the school announced.
Self, who is recovering from a heart procedure he received earlier this month, has been with his team since it arrived in Des Moines and attended meetings and practices.
Paige Bueckers’s AP Diary: getting ready for March Madness
March 18, 2023 GMTSTORRS, Conn. (AP) — I've always been a fan of March Madness.
Growing up I remember watching UConn own it. Sure, I remember Stewie (Breanna Stewart) winning four in a row, but my first memory was when Stefanie Dolson helped the Huskies win.
Princeton women top NC State 64-63 in March Madness opener
March 18, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Grace Stone is making a habit of game-winning jumpers for the streaking Princeton Tigers.
“She’s got ice in her veins. She has that look in her eyes and you know she’s gonna make a play.
Coles hits late floater, TCU edges Ariz St in March Madness
March 18, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — Watching from the bench for most of last season, JaKobe Coles patiently waited his turn.
His reward came Friday night, a floater from the lane with 1.5 seconds left that lifted No.
Jackson-Davis leads Indiana past Kent State in March Madness
March 18, 2023 GMTALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Trayce Jackson-Davis made staying up late worthwhile for Indiana fans.
The All-American did it all with 24 points, 11 rebounds, five blocked shots and five assists as Indiana defeated 13th-seed Kent State 71-60 Friday night to reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016.
Florida Atlantic edges Memphis 66-65, 1st March Madness win
March 18, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Nicholas Boyd drove to the basket through traffic and converted a floater with 2.5 seconds left to make history for Florida Atlantic.
The play by the second-year guard off an inbounds pass from Johnell Davis will go down in Florida Atlantic lore as it secured the first NCAA Tournament win in school history, 66-65 over Memphis in a rugged, back-and-forth game.
16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson topples No. 1 seed Purdue
March 18, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Fairleigh Dickinson became the second No. 16 seed in history to win an NCAA Tournament game, stunning top-seeded Purdue 63-58 behind 19 points from Sean Moore and a relentless, hustling defense on Friday night.
Collins, Mississippi reach NCAA second round, beat Gonzaga
March 18, 2023 GMTSTANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Snudda Collins knew exactly how many shots she had missed, having carefully kept track of her stat lines through the Southeastern Conference Tournament: 0 for 22.
Kansas St tops Montana St, 1st March Madness win since 2018
March 18, 2023 GMTGREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Markquis Nowell had 17 points and 14 assists and No. 3 seed Kansas State held off 14th-seeded Montana State 77-65 Friday night for its first NCAA Tournament win since knocking off Kentucky in 2018 to reach the Elite Eight.
March Madness: Miami gets 21 from Pack to rally past Drake
March 18, 2023 GMTALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — With Miami's season on the line, the Hurricanes' leaders got together and insisted their NCAA Tournament wasn't going to end with an early loss to a double-digit seed.
Nijel Pack, Wooga Poplar and Norchad Omier made sure the season continued for fifth-seeded Miami.
Gonzaga wears down Grand Canyon 82-70 in March Madness
March 18, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — Slow-starting Gonzaga finally shook off the first-round jitters, then wore out Grand Canyon 82-70 behind 28 points and 10 rebounds from Julian Strawther in the NCAA Tournament on Friday.
Pili, 2nd-seeded Utah dominate Gardner-Webb in March Madness
March 18, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Alissa Pili joined Utah before the season looking for a fresh start. She has flourished with the Utes, turning into a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses.
Pili tallied a career-high 33 points, eight rebounds and a career-high eight assists to power second-seeded Utah past 15th-seeded Gardner-Webb 103-77 Friday night in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament.
South Carolina women roll in March Madness opener
March 18, 2023 GMTCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Zia Cooke scored 11 points as No. 1 South Carolina moved five wins away from a perfect season after opening the women’s NCAA Tournament with a 72-40 victory over No. 16 seed Norfolk State on Friday.
Without Brink, Stanford reaches 2nd round of March Madness
March 18, 2023 GMTSTANFORD, Calif. (AP) — For months, Tara VanDerveer prepared every player on her roster to make an impact in March — whether as a starter or playing key bursts off the bench.
The Hall of Fame coach counted on everybody's best efforts after star Cameron Brink got sick and had to sit out.