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Maupin's 17 Points Leads Texas Tech Past Villanova in the First Round of March Madness
Bailey Maupin scored 17 points and Texas Tech shot 93% from the free-throw line to secure a close win over Villanova in the NCAA tournament first round.
- On Friday night, 7 seed Texas Tech held on to defeat 10th seed Villanova 57-52 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, advancing to face host LSU on Sunday.
- Bailey Maupin scored seven of her 17 points late, and a Villanova turnover with 21 seconds left cost the Wildcats a tying chance, leading to Texas Tech's win.
- Denae Fritz contributed 13 points as Texas Tech shot efficiently from deep, making 7 of 15 from 3-point range and outshooting Villanova, 44% to 37%.
- The win moves Texas Tech to 26 and ends Villanova's season at 25-8, advancing in the tournament toward the Sweet 16.
- Villanova guard Jasmine Bascoe led all scorers with 21 points despite the physical, defensive game and a late turnover, while Kelsey Joens scored 14 and Brynn McCurry had 13 points and nine rebounds.
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Maupin's 17 points leads Texas Tech past Villanova in the first round of March Madness
Bailey Maupin scored seven of her 17 points in the final three minutes, and No. 7 seed Texas Tech held on to defeat 10th seed Villanova 57-52 in the first round of March Madness.
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NolaTexas Tech women’s basketball earns narrow win over Villanova, will face LSU on Sunday
LSU women’s basketball didn’t know who it would face in the second round of the NCAA Tournament until the final minutes of the final quarter between No. 7-seed Texas Tech and No. 10 Villanova.
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Round of 64: Villanova Wildcats vs. Texas Tech Lady Raiders
Watch highlights from the 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament as the No. 8 Texas Tech Lady Raiders beat the No. 10 Villanova Wildcats, 57-52. They advance to face the No. 2 LSU Tigers in the Round of 32 on Sunday. ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN Unlimited: https://plus.espn.com/ #ESPN
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