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A courtside fan wearing an Indiana Fever shirt was ejected from a Connecticut Sun game at TD Garden after a verbal altercation with player Saniya Rivers, who requested the removal due to disrespectful comments. Rivers expressed her stance on not tolerating disrespect, and the incident was met with support from the Connecticut crowd.
Saniya Rivers, a former South Carolina player, transferred to NC State to be closer to her family and has led the Wolfpack to the national semifinals. Despite leaving her former team, she maintains good relationships with her former coach and teammates. Rivers' individual success will be put to the test as she faces her former team in the Final Four, aiming to add a second national title to her college career.
Saniya Rivers scores a career-high 33 points, leading NC State to a stunning upset victory over No. 2 UConn, their first win against the Huskies since 1998. Rivers' dominant performance, along with Aziaha James' 18 points, propelled the Wolfpack to a 92-81 win. Despite Paige Bueckers' 27 points for UConn, NC State's strong shooting and rebounding proved decisive. This victory marks the first top-five win for NC State as an unranked team since 2016.
Saniya Rivers scores a career-best 33 points, leading NC State to a stunning 92-81 upset victory over No. 2 UConn. It is NC State's first win against UConn in over 25 years. Rivers, a 6-foot-1 guard, showcased her dominance with 10 rebounds, five assists, three blocks, and three steals. Aziaha James contributed 18 points for NC State, while Paige Bueckers scored 27 points for UConn. The Wolfpack shot 56.8% and outrebounded UConn 41-29.
Saniya Rivers' scorching performance of 33 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 blocks, and 3 steals led unranked NC State to a historic 92-81 upset victory over No. 2 UConn, marking their first win against UConn since 1998. NC State's collective effort, shooting over 50% from the field in the last three quarters and dominating offensively, showcased their potential as a major contender in women's basketball.
Saniya Rivers leads NC State to a stunning upset victory over No. 2 UConn in women's college basketball, scoring 33 points and 10 rebounds. NC State rallied from a nine-point deficit to win 92-81, marking their first win over UConn since 1998. UConn's Paige Bueckers scored 27 points in the loss. This is the second major upset of the season, following No. 20 Colorado's win over LSU. Iowa is expected to take the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 poll.