Action-Packed Friday In College Basketball
- WATCH HER PLAY
- Mar 8
- 2 min read
Let's recap last night's matchups.
ACC Tournament
NC State Edges Georgia Tech: Top-seeded NC State narrowly defeated ninth-seeded Georgia Tech 73-72 in the ACC quarterfinals. Despite Georgia Tech's Tonie Morgan and Kara Dunn each scoring 21 points, NC State's resilience and strategic plays in the final minutes secured their victory.
North Carolina Overcomes Florida State: Fifth-seeded North Carolina emerged victorious against fourth-seeded Florida State with a score of 60-56. The Tar Heels managed to contain FSU's star player, Ta'Niya Latson, and capitalized on crucial moments in the fourth quarter to seal the win.
SEC Tournament
South Carolina Advances Past Vanderbilt: South Carolina, led by Chloe Kitts' double-double, overcame a strong second-half surge from Vanderbilt to advance in the SEC tournament. Kitts' performance was instrumental in maintaining their lead and securing the win.
Oklahoma Triumphs Over Kentucky: Oklahoma defeated Kentucky 69-65 in a closely contested game. Despite Kentucky's early lead, offensive struggles and turnovers in the second half allowed Oklahoma to capitalize and secure their spot in the next round.
Big Ten Tournament
USC Survives Against Indiana: Top-seeded USC narrowly escaped an upset, defeating Indiana 84-79. JuJu Watkins delivered a standout performance, contributing significantly to USC's advancement to the semifinals.
Ohio State Edges Iowa: In a nail-biting finish, Ohio State edged out Iowa with a 60-59 victory, showcasing their defensive prowess in the final moments to secure the win.
Big 12 Tournament
West Virginia Advances Over Kansas State: Sixteenth-ranked West Virginia secured a 73-69 victory over Kansas State, with Sydney Shaw's clutch free throws in the final seconds sealing their advancement to the semifinals.
TCU Defeats Colorado: Eighth-ranked TCU, led by Hailey Van Lith's 24 points, including five three-pointers, defeated Colorado 69-62. Their aggressive play and dominance in shot attempts were key factors in their win.
March Madness will begin on March 16, 2025.
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