Women’s Sweet 16th was last week, and it’s what you need to know and what to expect as the game ends.
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South Carolina and Maryland
Maryland contributed to South Carolina’s funding in their sweet 16 games last Friday.
South Carolina ranks top 71-67. Although Maryland's offensive performance has been consistent, it was Gamecocks who worked to find the same level of consistency in their early days. SC found more grooves in the second half, defeating Terps 12-7 in the final three minutes of the game to secure the victory. Milaysia Fulwiley led by 23 points, and Chloe Kitts scored another double-digit 15 points and 11 boards.
South Carolina will continue to play Duke in Elite 8. This will be the second showdown between the two teams this season, with 81-70 support in South Carolina in December 2024. The match will be one of the hottest matches in the game as this match will be a close winner in the National Championship.
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North Carolina and the Duke
ACC rivals Duke University and North Carolina's North Carolina won the next elite eight. After the two teams played against each other in the regular season, both teams made two-thirds of their results into the next round. The Tar Heels started at the offensive edge, leading 13-9 in the first quarter, Duke scored 19 with an offensive burst, keeping the Tar Heels at 7. From the third inning, North Carolina has increased gasoline, but that is not enough to surpass the Blue Devils who played 47-38. The Dukes bench was the biggest surprise in the game, scoring 26 points from 47 points in their shooting percentage.
Duke advanced to South Carolina's Gamecocks in Sunday's Elite 8.
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Texas and Tennessee
The Texas Longhorns played against Tennessee's Vols in an SEC game, which left Texas out of control in the fourth quarter, free throws to the Elite 8 free throws. The game was one of the biggest playoff matches for both teams after Texas beat the 80-76 victory in January. Texas tied for fourth in three quarters, leading 17-9 on the way to the finish line. Although it was a game, with several areas midway through the fourth quarter, the Longhorns didn't take off gas and won 67-59. Texas was led by Madison Booker, with Madison Booker scored 17 points and was accompanied by Jordan Lee and Taylor Jones, who occupied 13 and 12.
The Longhorns hope to extend their season against TCU in the Elite 8 showdown, with Texas playing in the final two games in January and February. But with the help of TCU’s new team, this game can all be played and is one of the best games throughout March.
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Notre Dame and TCU
Hailey van Lith has been a topic of the game in terms of TCU, and is so different from the squad at Notre Dame. TCU came with a score of 71-62, but the game went back and forth until Game 4, where TCU won 10 times at Notre Dame. HVL scored 26 in a victory against Notre Dame, 12 of whom were in the fourth, second only to Ireland's fight 12-10. Sedona Prince also scored a huge game with 21 points, but the defense of six innings and six blocks gave TCU an edge. Madison Conner also eliminated 13 shots, with TCU's Big Three finishing together 60. TCU was promoted to the first Elite 8 in the program.
Horned Frog will play Texas for the first time this season in 8 seasons, hoping to continue dancing. Considering that Texas is TCU's conference rival in Big-12, Sedona Prince spent a year in Texas in the 18-19 season, so these teams have some stressful construction. The game will be fun to say the least, so get popcorn ready.
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UConn vs Oklahoma
Page. Bueckers.
The town talk was Paige Bueckers and Uconn Huskies. After feeling like I was finally at my best after being injured, the Huskimo has been dominating the game. Paige Bueckers’ career night with Oklahoma Sooners, took the game from tight back and forth to an 82-59 blowout. Paige is unstoppable.
The Husky has all the tools you need to win a national championship, but they have to get USC in Elite 8 to get there. The two will face off in the last four games last year without Juju Watkins, who is far ahead with an ACL tear.
