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UConn Dominates Jackson State in First Round of NCAA Women’s Tournament
Paige Bueckers led the charge with 28 points, while freshman Ashlynn Shade contributed 26 as the No. 3 seed UConn triumphed over Jackson State 86-64 in the women’s NCAA Tournament opener. Aaliyah Edwards, returning to the court with a mask after missing two games due to a broken nose, poured in 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Huskies, extending their streak of wins in the first round to 30.
The Huskies dominated from the start, with Bueckers spearheading a 17-0 run early in the game. This surge propelled UConn to a comfortable 22-8 lead after the first ten minutes, eventually ballooning to a 20-point advantage by halftime following a Bueckers 3-pointer. Bueckers finished the game with an impressive stat line, recording 11 rebounds and seven assists alongside her scoring output.
Game Summary
- Ti’Ian Boler scored 25 points for Jackson State, while Angel Jackson added 13.
- Miya Crump scored the opening basket for Jackson State, momentarily giving them the lead at 4-2.
- UConn’s Nika Muhl’s buzzer-beater three added to the team’s dominance, with the Huskies closing out the game with a 92-63 victory.
Tennessee Secures Convincing Victory Against Green Bay
Rickea Jackson led Tennessee with 26 points as they cruised to a 92-63 win over Green Bay in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Sarah Puckett chipped in 14 points, while Jewel Spear contributed 13 in a well-rounded offensive performance by the Lady Vols.
Tennessee, the only team to participate in all 42 women’s NCAA Tournaments, showcased their experience and dominance in the game. Under the guidance of coach Kellie Harper, they now advance to face either the third-seeded Wolfpack or No. 14 seed Chattanooga in a bid for a spot in the Sweet 16.
Key Highlights
- Maddy Schreiber led Green Bay with 13 points in a losing effort as they suffered their most lopsided defeat of the season.
- Tennessee’s interior size advantage proved pivotal as they shot an impressive 58.3% from the field.
- The Lady Vols’ strong start carried them to a 44-28 halftime lead, which they extended in the second half to secure the comfortable victory.
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