Sun Mar 23 03:40:00 UTC 2025: **March Madness Women’s Basketball: Upsets and Star Performances Mark Exciting Round of 64**
**Los Angeles, CA** – The women’s NCAA Tournament Round of 64 delivered a day of thrilling upsets and standout performances on Saturday. Top seeds faced challenges, while underdogs showcased their grit, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
Among the highlights:
* **USC’s Dominant Win:** No. 1 seed Southern California (USC) cruised to a 71-25 victory over UNC Greensboro, despite star player JuJu Watkins suffering a rolled ankle and wrist injury. Watkins still managed a game-high 22 points and 8 rebounds. The Trojans’ stifling defense held UNC Greensboro to just 11 points in the first half.
* **Upset Alert!:** No. 10 seed South Dakota State shocked No. 7 Oklahoma State, winning 74-68. Brooklyn Meyer led the Jackrabbits with 19 points and 8 rebounds. This victory adds to the tournament’s already exciting upsets.
* **Texas Longhorns Triumph:** Madison Booker led the Texas Longhorns to a decisive win with a double-double (20 points, 14 rebounds). Teammates Taylor Jones (19 points) and Kyla Oldacre (15 points, 15 rebounds) also contributed significantly.
* **Other Notable Wins:** No. 2 seed UConn, led by Azzi Fudd’s 27 points, dominated Arkansas State 103-34; No. 3 North Carolina overcame a slow start to defeat Oregon State 70-49; No. 4 Maryland edged past Norfolk State 82-69; and No. 6 Iowa easily defeated Murray State 90-57. No. 2 NC State also advanced with a win over Vermont.
The day also saw several standout individual performances, including Raegan Beers’ 25 points and 18 rebounds for Oklahoma and Ta’Niya Latson’s 28 points for Florida State.
Several games remained close throughout, building suspense for fans until the final buzzer. The Round of 64 concluded with several compelling matchups setting the stage for Monday’s Round of 32. The tournament continues its run toward the Final Four.
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