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sports-womens-college-basketball1 year ago•5 min saved

"USC and UConn Face Off in Women's NCAA Elite Eight Showdown"

The upcoming Elite Eight matchups between USC and UConn, as well as LSU and Iowa, are anticipated to showcase star power and drive narratives in women's college basketball, with standout players like JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers leading their respective teams. The games are expected to draw high viewership and excitement, with USC aiming for its first Final Four appearance since 1986 and UConn seeking to add to its storied history of 22 Final Four appearances and 11 national championships.

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#ncaa-tournament #sports-womens-college-basketball #star-players

sports-womens-college-basketball1 year ago•4 min saved

"UConn Advances to Elite Eight After Defeating Duke in March Madness"

The UConn Huskies secured a spot in the Elite Eight by defeating the Duke Blue Devils 53-45 in a defensive battle, with Paige Bueckers leading the way with 24 points. Despite facing multiple injuries and a challenging season, UConn's regional final appearance ties the program's record and sets up a matchup against the USC Trojans for a Final Four spot. Coach Geno Auriemma expressed surprise at the team's success after earlier doubts, and highlighted the resilience of the players in making crucial plays when needed.

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#duke-blue-devils #geno-auriemma #paige-bueckers

sports-womens-college-basketball1 year ago•3 min saved

"UConn's Vets Called Upon to Fill Short-handed Roster Gap"

UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma emphasizes the need for veterans to step up in the NCAA tournament due to the team's reliance on freshmen and injuries to upperclassmen. With only three upperclassmen available, Auriemma stresses the importance of their experience and leadership, while also acknowledging the significant contributions required from freshmen players. Despite facing challenges and being a 3-seed for the first time since 2005, the team aims to recreate their recent Big East tournament success and improve upon last year's Sweet 16 exit, with star player Paige Bueckers expected to play a crucial role in their tournament run.

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#geno-auriemma #ncaa-tournament #paige-bueckers

sports-womens-college-basketball1 year ago•8 min saved

"Champ Week: Women's Basketball Conference Tournament Guide and Predictions"

The women's college basketball season is heading into Champ Weeks with a chaotic final weekend setting up impactful conference tournaments. ESPN Analytics' Women's College Basketball Power index projects the bubble with 38 teams vying for 19 spots, including locks and teams with work to do in various conferences. The ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12, SEC, and mid-major conferences all have teams in contention, with bubble implications and potential upsets shaping the NCAA tournament picture.

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#bubble-teams #conference-tournaments #march-madness

sports-womens-college-basketball1 year ago•1 min saved

"Shakeup in Women's College Basketball Rankings as Texas Soars and Iowa Slips"

LSU and UConn make significant jumps in the AP Top 25 Poll for women's college basketball, landing at Nos. 9 and 10, respectively, while Iowa drops out of the top five after a blowout loss. UCLA also climbs to No. 8 after a big win over Utah. South Carolina remains at the top spot, with Ohio State, Texas, Stanford, and Virginia Tech rounding out the top five.

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#ap-top-25-poll #iowa #lsu

sports-womens-college-basketball2 years ago•4 min saved

"South Carolina Gamecocks Secure Victory Over LSU Tigers in Women's Basketball Showdown"

The South Carolina Gamecocks rallied late to secure a 76-70 victory over No. 9 LSU, extending their undefeated season start to 18-0. Despite trailing for most of the game, the Gamecocks capitalized on LSU's Angel Reese fouling out and went on an 11-3 run in the final minutes. This win marked their 28th straight road victory and 37th consecutive regular-season conference win. LSU, despite a strong performance, fell short in a thrilling matchup, with coach Kim Mulkey expressing confidence in her team's potential despite the loss.

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