Baylor’s DiJonai Carrington shoots past UConn’s Paige Bueckers during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Elite Eight round of the Women’s NCAA tournament Monday, March 29, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio.
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UConn’s Paige Bueckers celebrates in front of Baylor’s DiJonai Carrington after an NCAA college basketball game in the Elite Eight round of the Women’s NCAA tournament Monday, March 29, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. UConn won 69-67 to advance to the Final Four. Morry Gash AP
Arizona’s Cate Reese and Indiana’s Nicole Cardano-Hillary battle for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Elite Eight round of the Women’s NCAA tournament Monday, March 29, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Morry Gash AP
A fan is silhouetted against a window in Hinkle Fieldhouse before a Sweet 16 game between UCLA and Alabama in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 28, 2021. AJ Mast AP
Alabama guard Keon Ellis (14) ties up UCLA guard Johnny Juzang (3) in the first half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 28, 2021. Michael Conroy AP
UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (4) blocks Alabama forward Alex Reese (3) in overtime of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 28, 2021. Michael Conroy AP
Syracuse forward Digna Strautmane, front, looks to pass the ball after UConn guard Paige Bueckers, back, attempted to steal during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the women’s NCAA tournament at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Charlie Riedel AP
Baylor forward NaLyssa Smith (1) celebrates with teammate Baylor center Queen Egbo (25) at the end of the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the women’s NCAA tournament at the Greehey Arena in San Antonio, Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Ronald Cortes AP
North Carolina State forward Jakia Brown-Turner (11) walks off the court with teammates after a college basketball game against South Florida in the second round of the women’s NCAA tournament at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tuesday, March 23, 2021. North Carolina State won 79-67. Eric Gay AP
North Carolina State forward Jada Boyd (5) blocks a shot by South Florida forward Bethy Mununga (20) during the second half of a college basketball game in the second round of the women’s NCAA tournament at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Eric Gay AP
South Florida forward Kristyna Brabencova (22) and forward Bethy Mununga, right, fight for a loose ball with North Carolina State center Elissa Cunane during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the women’s NCAA tournament at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Eric Gay AP
North Carolina State center Elissa Cunane celebrates in front of South Florida forward Bethy Mununga (20) after making a basket during the second half of a college basketball game in the second round of the women’s NCAA tournament at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Eric Gay AP
Herbert Jones #1 of the Alabama Crimson Tide dunks in the first half against the Maryland Terrapins in the second round game of the 2021 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 22, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Sarah Stier Getty Images/TNS
Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. celebrates with teammates after a second-round game against LSU in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium Monday, March 22, 2021, in Indianapolis. Michigan won 86-78. AJ Mast AP
VCU and Indiana players reach for a loose ball during the second quarter of a college basketball game in the first round of the women’s NCAA tournament at the University of Texas at San Antonio Convocation Center in San Antonio, Texas, Monday, March 22, 2021. Michael Thomas AP
Florida State center Balsa Koprivica (5) gets a hug from teammate Scottie Barnes, right, after a dunk during the second half of a second-round game against Colorado in the NCAA college basketball tournament at Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, Monday, March 22, 2021. Charles Rex Arbogast AP
Northwestern guard Lindsey Pulliam (10) reacts after a one and during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women’s NCAA tournament at the Greehey Arena in San Antonio, Monday, March 22, 2021. Ronald Cortes AP
Louisville guard Hailey Van Lith (10) reacts after a favorable call during the first half of a college basketball game against Marist in the first round of the women’s NCAA tournament at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Monday, March 22, 2021. Eric Gay AP
UCLA’s Mac Etienne (12) slaps hands with Kenneth Nwuba (14) in the final moments of their 67-47 win over Abilene Christian in a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis Monday, March 22, 2021. Mark Humphrey AP
UCLA guard Natalie Chou (23) scores under Wyoming guard Alba Sanchez Ramos during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women’s NCAA tournament at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas, Monday, March 22, 2021. Stephen Spillman AP
Kansas guard Marcus Garrett (0) is comforted by staff during the second half of a men’s college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Monday, March 22, 2021. USC won 85-51. Paul Sancya AP
Maryland’s Aquan Smart (23) slaps hands with Jaden Shackelford (5) in the final seconds of a college basketball game against Alabama in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis Monday, March 22, 2021. Alabama won 96-77. Mark Humphrey AP
Alabama’s Juwan Gary, top, dives over Maryland’s Jairus Hamilton, bottom, to reach a loose ball during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis Monday, March 22, 2021. Mark Humphrey AP
Iowa State guard Emily Ryan, bottom, passes past Michigan State guard Alyza Winston (3) during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women’s NCAA tournament at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Monday, March 22, 2021. Charlie Riedel AP
Colorado guard McKinley Wright IV, left, and teammate Colorado forward Jeriah Horne (41) commiserate after their 71-53 loss to Florida State after a second-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament at Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, Monday, March 22, 2021. Charles Rex Arbogast AP
UCF forward Masseny Kaba (5) doing pre-game routine before the start of the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women’s NCAA tournament at the Greehey Arena in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, March 21, 2021. Ronald Cortes AP
Washington State guard Krystal Leger-Walker, left, dives on the loose ball and calls a timeout against South Florida guard Elena Tsineke (5) during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women’s NCAA tournament, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in Austin, Texas. Ricardo B. Brazziell AP
Syracuse guard Tiana Mangakahia (4) is fouled by South Dakota State guard Lindsey Theuninck (3) and South Dakota State guard Tylee Irwin (21) during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women’s NCAA tournament at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas, Sunday, March 21, 2021. Ricardo B. Brazziell AP
Oklahoma guard Austin Reaves (12) reacts to committing a foul and is hugged by teammate Kur Kuath while playing Gonzaga in the second half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Monday, March 22, 2021. AJ Mast AP
Alabama guard Jordan Lewis fights for a loose ball with North Carolina guard Stephanie Watts, left, during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women’s NCAA tournament at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Eric Gay AP
Maryland forward Angel Reese, left, fights for a loose ball with Mount St. Mary’s guard Jada Lee, right, during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women’s NCAA tournament at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Monday, March 22, 2021. Maryland won 98-45. Eric Gay AP
Alabama guard Jordan Lewis, right, celebrates in front of North Carolina guard Stephanie Watts (5) at the end of a college basketball game in the first round of the women’s NCAA tournament at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Monday, March 22, 2021. Alabama won 80-71. Eric Gay AP
Maryland forward Alaysia Styles (5) fights for a rebound with Mount St. Mary’s guard Bridget Birkhead (11), center Rebecca Lee (34) and guard Kendall Bresee, right, during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women’s NCAA tournament at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Eric Gay AP
Drexel forward Kate Connolly (20) fouls Georgia guard Que Morrison (23) going for a pass during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women’s NCAA tournament at the Greehey Arena in San Antonio, Texas, Monday, March 22, 2021. Ronald Cortes AP
Wright State guard Angel Baker celebrates their win over Arkansas during a college basketball game in the first round of the women’s NCAA tournament at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas, Monday, March 22, 2021. Stephen Spillman AP
Stony Brook guard Asiah Dingle chases a loose ball during the second half of a college basketball game against Arizona in the first round of the women’s NCAA tournament at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Monday, March 22, 2021. Charlie Riedel AP
Oral Roberts players celebrate at the end of a college basketball game against Florida in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Indianapolis. Oral Roberts won 81-78. AJ Mast AP
Rutgers’ Geo Baker (0) leaves the court following Rutgers’ loss to Houston in a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Sunday, March 21, 2021. Houston won 63-60. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) Mark Humphrey AP
Oral Roberts forward Francis Lacis, center, celebrates with a coach after a college basketball game against Florida in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Indianapolis. Oral Roberts won 81-78. AJ Mast AP
Oregon State’s Sasha Goforth, left, passes around Florida State guard Kourtney Weber during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women’s NCAA tournament at the University Events Center in San Marcos, Texas, Sunday, March 21, 2021. Stephen Spillman AP
Washington State guard Charlisse Leger-Walker (5) drives against South Florida center Shae Leverett (21) during the second quarter of a college basketball game in the first round of the women’s NCAA tournament at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas, Sunday, March 21, 2021. Ricardo B. Brazziell AP
Florida forward Colin Castleton, left, fights for a loose ball with Oral Roberts forward Kevin Obanor during the second half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Indianapolis. AJ Mast AP
North Carolina State’s Elissa Cunane (33) tries to shoot against North Carolina A&T players during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women’s NCAA tournament at the University Events Center in San Marcos, Texas, Sunday, March 21, 2021. Chuck Burton AP
Arkansas guard Moses Moody (5) and Texas Tech guard Micah Peavy (5) collide in the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 21, 2021. Michael Conroy AP
North Carolina A&T’s Deja Winters, left, and North Carolina State’s Jada Boyd, right, battle for a loose ball during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women’s NCAA tournament at the University Events Center in San Marcos, Texas, Sunday, March 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) Chuck Burton AP
Abilene Christian players celebrate their 53-52 upset win over Texas in a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Sunday, March 21, 2021. Mark Humphrey AP
Baylor players celebrate on the bench during the second half of a college basketball game against Jackson State in the first round of the women’s NCAA tournament at the Alamodome, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in San Antonio. Baylor won 101-52. Eric Gay AP
Texas’ Jericho Sims (20) blocks the path of Abilene Christian’s Mahki Morris during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Saturday, March 20, 2021. Mark Humphrey AP
Baylor forward NaLyssa Smith, left, fights for a loose ball with Jackson State guard J’Niya Tallie (20) during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women’s NCAA tournament at the Alamodome, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Eric Gay AP
Illinois center Kofi Cockburn (21) talks with Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) after a foul against Loyola Chicagoduring the second half of a men’s college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 21, 2021. Paul Sancya AP
Baylor guard Matthew Mayer (24) blocks the shot of Wisconsin forward Micah Potter (11) in the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 21, 2021. Michael Conroy AP
Loyola Chicago head coach Porter Moser celebrates beating Illinois 71-58 after a men’s college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 21, 2021. Paul Sancya AP
Loyola of Chicago’s Tate Hall, second from right, shoots against Illinois defenders Adam Miller, lower left, Kofi Cockburn, top, and Jacob Grandison (3) during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis Sunday, March 21, 2021. Mark Humphrey AP
Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) drives on Loyola Chicago guard Tate Hall (24) during the first half of a men’s college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 21, 2021. Paul Sancya AP
Players from West Virginia and Syracuse battle for a rebound during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in Indianapolis. Darron Cummings AP
Ohio forward Colin Granger (32) celebrates the team’s lead over Virginia during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. Doug McSchooler AP
Ohio forward Ben Vander Plas (5) reacts after hitting a three-point basket to give the team their first over Virginia during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. Doug McSchooler AP
Oklahoma State forward Natasha Mack(4) leaps to make a save during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women’s NCAA tournament at the Greehey Arena in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, March 21, 2021. Ronald Cortes AP
Oklahoma State head coach Jim Littell hugs Oklahoma State guard Lexy Keys(15) at the end of the game of a college basketball game in the first round of the women’s NCAA tournament at the Greehey Arena in San Antonio, Texas, Sunday, March 21, 2021. Ronald Cortes AP
Wisconsin guard D’Mitrik Trice (0) hug a member of the basketball staff after leaving the game in the second half of a second-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 21, 2021. Baylor defeated Wisconsin 76-63. Michael Conroy AP
Baylor guard Mark Vital (11) celebrates after a 76-63 win over Wisconsin in a second-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 21, 2021. Michael Conroy AP
Baylor forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (23) goes up for a dunk against Wisconsin in the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 21, 2021. Michael Conroy AP
Wisconsin forward Micah Potter (11) shoots around Baylor guard Jared Butler (12) in the second half of a second-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 21, 2021. Michael Conroy AP
Colgate’s Tucker Richardson (15) and Arkansas’ Justin Smith (0) dive for a loose ball during the second half of a first round game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. Darron Cummings AP
Morehead State’s Johni Broome, left, and West Virginia’s Derek Culver, right, chase down a loose ball during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Indianapolis. Mark Humphrey AP
Utah State forward Justin Bean (34) attempts to save the ball from going out-of-bounds during the second half of a first round game against Texas Tech in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. Doug McSchooler AP
Texas Tech’s Kyler Edwards, top, and Marcus Santos-Silva (14) celebrate after a first-round game against Utah State in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. Ben Solomon AP
Loyola Chicago guard Braden Norris, bottom, fights forthe ball with Georgia Tech forward Moses Wright in the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Friday, March 19, 2021. AJ Mast AP
North Carolina head coach Roy Williams reacts after a turnover during the second half of a first-round game against Wisconsin in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Robert Franklin AP
Wisconsin’s Aleem Ford (2) grabs a rebound next to North Carolina’s Walker Kessler (13) during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Robert Franklin AP
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) has a shot knocked away by Wisconsin’s Micah Potter (11) during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Robert Franklin AP
North Carolina’s Leaky Black, left, drives in against Wisconsin’s Jonathan Davis (1) during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Robert Franklin AP
Purdue’s Jaden Ivey (23) covers his face as North Texas’s Javion Hamlet runs past during overtime of a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. North Texas defeated Purdue 78-69 in overtime. Darron Cummings AP
Clemson forward Aamir Simms (25) reacts to a basket against Rutgers during the first half of a men’s college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Friday, March 19, 2021. Paul Sancya AP
Syracuse’s Quincy Guerrier (1), Buddy Boeheim (35) and Alan Griffin celebrate a teammate’s 3-point shot late in the second half against San Diego State in a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA men’s tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Friday, March 19, 2021. AJ Mast AP
Syracuse forward Quincy Guerrier (1) fights for a rebound with San Diego State guard Jordan Schakel (20) during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Friday, March 19, 2021. AJ Mast AP
Texas Tech guard Kyler Edwards (11) catches a ride on the back of teammate forward Marcus Santos-Silva (14) as the two celebrate their win over Utah State in a first round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. Doug McSchooler AP
Villanova guard Bryan Antoine (1) and Winthrop guard Josh Corbin (32) go to the floor for a loose ball in the second half of a first round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament at Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, Friday, March 19, 2021. Michael Conroy AP
Villanova head coach Jay Wright yells to his team as they played against Winthrop in the second half of a first round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament at Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, Friday, March 19, 2021. Michael Conroy AP
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights celebrate after defeating the Clemson Tigers in the first-round game of the 2021 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 19, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Rutgers defeated Clemson 60-56. Sarah Stier TNS
Drake’s Joseph Yesufu celebrates late in the second half of a First Four game against Wichita State in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Drake won 53-52. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin) Robert Franklin AP
The basketball hits the face of Utah State center Neemias Queta (23) after his layup attempt ricocheted off the rim during the first half of a first round game against Texas Tech in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler) Doug McSchooler AP
Michigan State’s Joshua Langford, second from left, competes for a rebound with UCLA’s Johnny Juzang (3) and Jules Bernard during the second half of a First Four game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament, early Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. UCLA won 86-80. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin) Robert Franklin AP
Michigan State’s Malik Hall, center, covers the ball during a scrum involving teammate Aaron Henry (0) and UCLA’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. (4), Jules Bernard, top/center, Mac Etienne (12) and Johnny Juzang, right, during the first half of a First Four game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin) Robert Franklin AP
Colgate’s Tucker Richardson (15) and Arkansas’ Justin Smith (0) dive for a loose ball during the second half of a first round game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) Darron Cummings AP
Michigan State’s Julius Marble II (34) competes for a rebound with UCLA’s Cody Riley, center, next to Michigan State’s Joey Hauser, left, and UCLA’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. (4) during the first half of a First Four game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin) Robert Franklin AP
UCLA’s David Singleton, top, runs to celebrate with teammates following their 86-80 win over Michigan State in a First Four game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament, early Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin) Robert Franklin AP
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo yells to players during the second half of a First Four game against UCLA in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. UCLA won 86-80. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin) Robert Franklin AP
Florida forward Anthony Duruji (4) gets a dunk over Virginia Tech forward Keve Aluma (22) in overtime of a first round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Friday, March 19, 2021. Florida defeated Virginia Tech Hokies 75-70. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Michael Conroy AP
This story was originally published March 19, 2021 at 4:03 PM.