Welcome to championship week, basketball fans! This weekend, the NCAA women’s tournament will see teams vying for one of the 32 guaranteed bids to the Big Dance. The day started off with Caitlin Clark leading Iowa to a thrilling comeback victory over Nebraska in the Big Ten title game. With 34 points, 12 assists, and 7 rebounds, Clark played a key role in securing Iowa’s third consecutive conference tournament win.
In the afternoon, South Carolina remained undefeated this season by defeating defending NCAA champ LSU in a hard-fought game. The matchup took a turn in the final minutes after a chaotic altercation led to mass ejections for both teams. Despite the drama, South Carolina emerged victorious with a 79-70 win.
Here’s the full schedule for the day’s exciting games:
– Big Ten: Nebraska vs. Iowa
– Southern: UNC Greensboro vs. Chattanooga
– ACC: Notre Dame vs. NC State
– SEC: LSU vs. South Carolina
– Atlantic 10: Rhode Island vs. Richmond
– Pac-12: USC vs. Stanford
– Big South: Presbyterian vs. Radford
For up-to-the-minute updates on all the major plays and results, keep following the action below.
In a dramatic turn of events, South Carolina clinched the SEC title with a 79-72 win over LSU after a wild late-game scrum resulted in mass ejections. This win came despite the absence of Kamilla Cardoso, who will miss the first game of the NCAA tournament due to her involvement in the altercation.
As the Gamecocks secured their victory, the scene on the court turned chaotic, with fans and players becoming involved in a melee. Security had to intervene to restore order, and the remaining minutes of the game were played with limited rosters due to the mass ejections.
With moments of intensity and high stakes, this day of championship basketball provided thrills and surprises for fans across the country. Stay tuned for more updates as the NCAA tournament approaches, where these teams will look to continue their quest for glory on the national stage.
