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Illinois Defeats Colorado; UConn Dominates Texas-San Antonio in NCAA Tournament
Cearah Parchment's 21 points helped seventh-seeded Illinois beat No. 10 seed Colorado 66-57 in the NCAA Tournament. UConn defeated Texas-San Antonio 90-52, continuing their winning streak to 51 games.
Illinois (22-11), considered the youngest team in the tournament, secured a first-round victory for the second consecutive season. They are set to face No. 2 seed Vanderbilt in the next round. Coach Shauna Green noted that the team's youth has become a source of energy and fuel this season. Green stated that playing tight games in the Big Ten has helped her young team mature quickly. Sophomore forward Berry Wallace said her younger teammates are learning how to contribute and lead. In Storrs, Connecticut, Sarah Strong scored 18 points as UConn routed Texas-San Antonio.
Key Facts
- Illinois defeated Colorado 66-57 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
- Cearah Parchment scored 21 points for Illinois.
- UConn beat Texas-San Antonio 90-52.
- Sarah Strong led UConn with 18 points.
- UConn's winning streak extends to 51 games.
- Illinois will play Vanderbilt in the next round.
- Illinois is considered the youngest team in the tournament.
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Research Sources
- ABC News — Illinois beats Colorado for 1st round win as youngest team in women's NCAA Tournament
- ArkansasOnline — Women's NCAA Tournament roundups | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
- The News-Gazette — Inside The Arena: Illini move on to second round of NCAA tournament