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The Minnesota Golden Gophers staged a massive comeback, outscoring Green Bay 30-9 in the fourth quarter to win their NCAA Tournament opener. Mara Braun led the charge as four Gophers scored in double figures.
The No. 2 seed Michigan Wolverines began their NCAA Tournament run with a dominant 83-48 victory over the Holy Cross Crusaders. Led by strong performances from L insay Holloway and Olivia Olsson, Michigan showcased its balanced scoring and stifling defense to advance comfortably. The Wolverines controlled the game from start to finish, sending a clear message to the rest of the field.
The Texas Longhorns unleashed a dominant performance, crushing the Missouri State Lady Bears 87-45 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Texas's size, defense, and balanced scoring overwhelmed the Lady Bears from the start. The victory propels the No. 1 seed Longhorns into the next round with clear championship aspirations.
The Maryland Terrapins showcased a dominant performance, defeating the Murray State Racers 99-67 in the NCAA Tournament's Round of 64. Maryland's strong offense and defense controlled the game from start to finish. They now advance to the Round of 32 to face the winner of the North Carolina vs. Western Illinois game.
Taran Barau exploded for 34 points as the Duke Blue Devils dominated the Charleston Cougars in their NCAA Tournament opener. Duke's balanced scoring and strong defense secured a decisive victory, advancing them to the next round. Charleston fought hard, but couldn't overcome Duke's offensive firepower.
Brooklyn Meyer poured in 25 points to lead the Washington Huskies past South Dakota State in a thrilling 64-59 NCAA Tournament opening round game. The Huskies' defense and second-half adjustments secured head coach Tina Langley her first tournament win.
The 11th-seeded Nebraska Cornhuskers gave the 6th-seeded Baylor Bears all they could handle in a thrilling NCAA Tournament first-round matchup. Despite a furious comeback fueled by Brit Prince and Jessica Petri, Nebraska fell just short as Baylor survived a nail-biter to advance.
The Oregon Ducks pulled off a stunning upset against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the Round of 64 of the NCAA Tournament. Key performances from Katie Fiso and timely three-pointers secured the win for Oregon, advancing them to the second round.
Olivia Miles recorded her sixth triple-double of the season, leading No. 3 seed TCU to an dominant 86-40 victory over UC San Diego in the NCAA Tournament first round. The Horned Frogs extended their home winning streak to 42 games and advanced to the Round of 32.
Former player Andrea Carter shares heartwarming memories of Pat Summitt's kindness, highlighting how the legendary coach made her feel comfortable during a nervous phone call. Carter believes Summitt would be proud of women's basketball today.
