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Kentucky Advances in NCAA Tournament; Arkansas State Pulls Ahead of Georgia
Kentucky defeated James Madison 71-56 in the first round of the women's NCAA Tournament, advancing to face West Virginia. Arkansas State rallied with 11 runs in the final three innings to beat Georgia State 13-5.
Kentucky, the No. 5 seed in the Fort Worth region, led from the start against James Madison on Saturday, building a 29-point lead in the second quarter. Tonie Morgan scored 18 points, and Amelia Hassett added 14, including 11 in the first half. Clara Strack recorded a double-double with 10 points and 14 rebounds for the Wildcats (24-10). Ashanti Barnes scored 16 points, and Peyton McDaniel had 15 for the Dukes (26-9), whose 12-game winning streak ended. In baseball, Arkansas State (16-7, 3-2 Sun Belt Conference) overcame a 3-2 deficit against Georgia State in Atlanta. Cason Campbell's two-run single in the seventh inning put Arkansas State ahead.
Key Facts
- Kentucky defeated James Madison 71-56 in the NCAA Tournament's first round.
- Tonie Morgan scored 18 points for Kentucky.
- Clara Strack had a double-double for the Wildcats with 10 points and 14 rebounds.
- James Madison's 12-game winning streak was snapped.
- Arkansas State beat Georgia State 13-5 in baseball.
- Arkansas State scored 11 runs in the final three innings.
- Cason Campbell hit a two-run single in the seventh inning for ASU.
- Jack Nelson struck out 7 batters in 4 2/3 innings for the Red Wolves.
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Research Sources
- Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette — Wildcats cruise after first-half surge | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette — STATE DIVISION I ROUNDUPS | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette — SOFTBALL CENTRAL ARKANSAS 10-9, LIPSCOMB 2 (6)-0 (5) | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette