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The NCAA women's tournament Final Four is underway, with No. 1 South Carolina facing off against No. 3 NC State and No. 1 Iowa taking on No. 3 UConn. South Carolina holds a narrow lead at halftime against NC State, with concerns over the health of star player Kamilla Cardoso. The tournament has seen unexpected matchups and standout performances, making for an exciting night of basketball.
UConn Huskies, led by a healthy Paige Bueckers, face off against top-seeded Iowa in the NCAA Women's Tournament Final Four. Despite injuries, UConn has defied expectations, while Iowa has shown resilience and dominance. The matchup between Bueckers and Caitlin Clark is a key storyline, with both players receiving high praise. The game is set for Friday, April 5 at 9:30 p.m. ET, and fans can catch the action on ESPN or via live stream.
The 2024 NCAA Women's Final Four is set with South Carolina facing NC State and Iowa taking on UConn. South Carolina is undefeated and aiming to win the national championship with a perfect record, while Iowa is led by star player Caitlin Clark. NC State has a 4-0 record against top-five ranked teams this season, and UConn has made it to the Final Four a record 23 times despite facing multiple season-ending injuries.
LSU's All-American forward, Angel Reese, hinted at her future in an Instagram post following the team's loss in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Women’s Tournament, contemplating whether to return for a fifth year at LSU or declare for the 2024 WNBA Draft. Reese, who has 48 hours to decide, became emotional as she reflected on the increased attention and scrutiny she's faced since last year's national championship game. If she stays at LSU, the team will retain much of its 2023 roster, but if she opts for the draft, she is projected to be a top pick.
After Iowa's Caitlin Clark led her team to victory over LSU in the NCAA Women's Tournament, LSU coach Kim Mulkey praised Clark's performance, acknowledging her as a generational player and expressing relief that she will soon be heading to the WNBA. Clark's historic 41-point game, including nine 3-pointers, left LSU unable to find an answer for her offensive prowess, ultimately ending their season and dashing their hopes of repeating as national champions.
The 2024 NCAA Women's Tournament has reached the Elite Eight stage, with all four No. 1 seeds still in contention, including top overall seed South Carolina aiming to maintain their undefeated record. No No. 2 seeds made it to this point, and each No. 1 seed will face a No. 3 seed in their region. The upcoming games will determine which teams advance to the Final Four in Cleveland, with complete coverage available on CBS Sports.
The NCAA Women's Tournament's Elite Eight began with South Carolina facing Oregon State and Texas taking on NC State. South Carolina led at halftime, but Oregon State kept the game close with three-pointers. Both teams faced foul trouble, with South Carolina ultimately pulling away to win. In the other matchup, Texas faced NC State, with Texas led by star freshman Madison Booker and NC State relying on Aziaha James. The tournament continues with live coverage on CBS Sports.
In the NCAA Women's Tournament Sweet 16, LSU, Iowa, USC, and UConn secured victories to advance to the Elite Eight, setting up exciting matchups for the next round. LSU's Flau'jae Johnson led her team to a hard-fought win over UCLA, while Iowa's Caitlin Clark propelled her team past Colorado. USC held off Baylor to reach its first Elite Eight since 1994, and UConn managed to hold off Duke's comeback attempt. The stage is now set for a rematch of the 2023 national championship game between Iowa and LSU, while UConn will face USC in the Elite Eight.
The Iowa Hawkeyes dominated the Colorado Buffaloes 89-68 in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Women's Tournament, with Caitlin Clark leading the charge with 29 points, six rebounds, and 15 assists. The win sets up a rematch of last year's national championship game against LSU in the Elite Eight. Iowa's strong performance, including all four other starters scoring in double figures, secured their sixth Elite Eight appearance in program history.
The LSU Tigers secured a 78-69 victory over UCLA in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Women's Tournament, advancing to the Elite Eight. Angel Reese and Flau'jae Johnson played pivotal roles in the win, with Johnson contributing 24 points, 12 rebounds, and two blocks. Despite facing foul trouble, Reese added 16 points, 11 rebounds, and four steals. The Tigers closed the game with a 14-2 run, setting up a matchup with the winner of Iowa and Colorado in the next round.
LSU advances to the Elite Eight after a hard-fought win over UCLA, with Flau'jae Johnson leading the Tigers with 24 points and 12 rebounds. The defending champions are now set to face the winner of the Iowa vs. Colorado game. Meanwhile, the NCAA Women's Tournament Sweet 16 continues with upcoming games featuring USC vs. Baylor and Connecticut vs. Duke.
LSU advances to the Elite Eight after a hard-fought win over UCLA, with Flau'jae Johnson leading the way with 24 points and 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, Iowa dominates Colorado in the Sweet 16 with Caitlin Clark's impressive performance, scoring 25 points and delivering 12 assists. The NCAA Women's Tournament continues with live coverage and updates on the remaining games.
The NCAA Women's Tournament Sweet 16 saw No. 1 seeds advancing, while No. 2 seeds faced upsets. The upcoming Elite Eight matchups include UCLA vs. LSU, Iowa vs. Colorado, USC vs. Baylor, and UConn vs. Duke. The TV schedule for the games is provided, with the action set to unfold this weekend.
NC State advances to the Elite Eight after upsetting Stanford 77-67, ending Cameron Brink's collegiate career. Stanford's Kiki Iriafen ignited her team with eight points in the second quarter, but both she and Brink found themselves in foul trouble, allowing the Wolfpack to capitalize. Despite the loss, Brink, projected to be the second pick in the WNBA Draft, expressed gratitude for playing in front of family and friends. NC State's Aziaha James led the team with 29 points, securing their second Elite Eight appearance in three years.
