Ncaa Women's Basketball Scores From Last Night
College basketball is in full swing and the women's teams are no exception. Last night, several exciting games took place and we have all the scores and highlights for you. From close games to blowouts, let's take a deeper look at what happened on the court.
UConn vs. Baylor
The big matchup of the night was between the University of Connecticut (UConn) and Baylor University. Both teams came into the game with undefeated records, but only one would walk away with that status intact. The game was a back-and-forth battle with multiple lead changes, but ultimately UConn pulled away and won 68-57. The Huskies were led by freshman star Paige Bueckers who finished with 28 points and 8 rebounds. Baylor's standout player was DiDi Richards who had 14 points and 5 rebounds.
South Carolina vs. Georgia
The South Carolina Gamecocks faced off against the Georgia Bulldogs and it was a dominant performance by the Gamecocks. They won 62-44 with a well-rounded effort from their team. Victaria Saxton led the way with 14 points and 12 rebounds, while Aliyah Boston added 13 points and 6 rebounds. Georgia struggled to get their offense going and were led by Que Morrison who had 11 points.
Oregon vs. Arizona State
The Oregon Ducks took on Arizona State and it was a close game throughout. Oregon ultimately came out on top with a score of 79-72. The Ducks were led by Erin Boley who had 24 points and Taylor Mikesell who had 19 points. Arizona State's leading scorer was Jayde Van Hyfte who had 17 points.
Stanford vs. UCLA
Stanford and UCLA were evenly matched coming into the game, but Stanford pulled away in the second half and won 61-49. Kiana Williams was the star for the Cardinal, finishing with 18 points and 4 assists. UCLA's leader was Charisma Osborne who had 18 points and 6 rebounds.
Mississippi State vs. Kentucky
Mississippi State faced off against Kentucky in a close game that went down to the wire. Mississippi State ultimately won 79-74 and were led by Jessika Carter who had 25 points and 9 rebounds. Kentucky's standout player was Rhyne Howard who had 26 points and 6 rebounds.
Conclusion
Last night was filled with exciting games and performances by some of the top players in the NCAA women's basketball league. UConn's win over Baylor was impressive, as was Mississippi State's victory over Kentucky. South Carolina showed that they are a team to watch out for with their dominant win over Georgia. It will be interesting to see how the rest of the season plays out and which teams will rise to the top.