BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — Bria Hartley scored 13 of her 16 points in the first half and topseeded Connecticut set a women’s NCAA tournament record for fewest points allowed in a 72-26 victory over Kansas State on Monday night.
Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis added 15 points and Kiah Stokes had a career-high 13 for the Huskies (31-4).
Brittany Chambers had 11 points to lead the 20-14 Wildcats, who went 11 minutes in the first half without a point.
No. 2 Kentucky 65, No. 7 Green Bay 62
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Keyla Snowden hit a jumper and two free throws in the final 18 seconds, and Kentucky held off Green Bay for a second-round victory.
Samarie Walker had 15 points and 13 rebounds, and Snowden added 13 points for the Wildcats (27-6), who will play Gonzaga in the regional semifinals in Kingston, R.I.
No. 11 Gonzaga 65, No. 2 Miami 54
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Kayla Standish scored 19 points and Gonzaga beat Miami to advance to the round of 16 for the second consecutive season.
Shenise Johnson had 20 points and 13 rebounds for Miami (26-6).
DES MOINES REGIONAL
No. 2 Tennessee 63, No. 7 DePaul 48
ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Shekinna Stricklen scored 17 points and Glory Johnson grabbed a season-high 21 rebounds to lead coach Pat Summitt and Tennessee past DePaul in the second round.
Anna Martin scored 20 points for DePaul (23-11).
RALEIGH REGIONAL
No. 2 Maryland 72, No. 7 Louisville 68
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Laurin Mincy scored 24 points, Tianna Hawkins had 15 points and 14 rebounds, and Maryland squeezed past Louisville to reach the round of 16.
Shoni Schimmel scored 22 points and Shawnta’ Dyer had 17 for the Cardinals (23-10).
No. 3 Texas A&M 61, No. 6 Arkansas 59
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Sydney Carter hit the go-ahead free throws with 23 seconds left, Adaora Elonu tied a career high with 23 points and Texas A&M fought off a scrappy Arkansas squad.
FRESNO REGIONAL
No. 1 Stanford 72, No. 8 West Virginia 55
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Freshman guard Amber Orrange scored a career-high 18 points and Stanford beat West Virginia in the second round.
Nnemkadi Ogwumike added 16 points and Chiney Ogwumike finished with 13 for the Cardinal (33-1). Ayana Dunning led the Mountaineers ( 24- 10) with 14 points and Asya Buassie had 11.
No. 5 South Carolina 72, No. 4 Purdue 61
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Markeshia Grant scored 21 points, Ieasia Walker added 17 and South Carolina (25-9) beat Purdue.
Brittany Rayburn scored 13 in her final game at Purdue (25-9).
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