NCAA Women’s Basketball: March Madness
🏀 Women’s College Basketball Recap: Tournament Action Heats Up on March 4
Conference tournament play across the country delivered dramatic finishes, standout performances, and dominant wins as teams battled for postseason momentum on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
From overtime thrillers to statement victories by ranked teams, several stars stepped up with big-time performances.
⭐ Kentucky Dominates Arkansas
No. 17 Kentucky rolled past Arkansas 94–64, powered by Clara Strack’s 20 points in a commanding SEC tournament performance. Arkansas’ Taleyah Jones led all scorers with 21 points, but the Wildcats’ balanced attack proved too much.
🔥 Miami Survives Stanford in Overtime
One of the day’s most exciting games came in the ACC Tournament, where Miami defeated Stanford 83–76 in overtime.
Ra Shaya Kyle dominated inside with 25 points, while Stanford’s Courtney Ogden poured in 22 points in the losing effort.
🐻 Kansas State Cruises Past Cincinnati
Kansas State controlled its matchup with Cincinnati, securing a 91–66 victory.
Taryn Sides led the Wildcats with 20 points, while Cincinnati’s Mya Perry finished with 23 points to lead all scorers.
🏆 Indiana Edges Nebraska in Big Ten Battle
In a tight Big Ten Tournament matchup, Indiana defeated Nebraska 72–69 behind Shay Ciezki’s 22-point performance.
Nebraska’s Amiah Hargrove led all scorers with 23 points, but Indiana closed strong late to secure the win.
🔥 Auburn Stuns Texas A&M
One of the day’s biggest upsets saw Auburn edge Texas A&M 50–49 in a defensive battle.
Kaitlyn Duhon led Auburn with 14 points, while Ny’Ceara Pryor had a monster game with 25 points for the Aggies.
💥 Florida Takes Down Mississippi State
Florida continued its strong postseason play with an 86–68 win over Mississippi State.
Liv McGill led the Gators with 22 points, while Favour Nwaedozi added 12 points for the Bulldogs.
⚡ Georgia Tech Defeats Florida State
Georgia Tech advanced with a 72–60 win over Florida State, fueled by La’Nya Foster’s 18 points.
Florida State’s Sydney Bowles scored 16 points in the loss.
🏀 Other Notable Performances
Several players delivered huge individual performances across the country:
🔥 Makenzie Luehring (Oakland) – 39 points in an overtime thriller despite the loss
🔥 Izabella Zingaro (Cleveland State) – 29 points in OT win
🔥 Madi Morson (Central Michigan) – 29 points
🔥 Jenna Guyer (Green Bay) – 25 points
🔥 Kendall Carruthers (Toledo) – 25 points
🔥 Nevaeh Wingate (Northern Illinois) – 27 points
🏆 Overtime Thrillers
Two games required extra time:
• Miami 83, Stanford 76 (OT)
• Cleveland State 81, Oakland 80 (OT)
• UAB 79, Memphis 76 (OT)
Each matchup delivered intense tournament drama as teams fought to advance.
📊 March Madness Momentum Building
With conference tournaments underway across the SEC, ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, and mid-major conferences, teams are now battling for automatic NCAA Tournament bids.
Stars like Clara Strack, Ra Shaya Kyle, Liv McGill, and Shay Ciezki continue to shine as the postseason intensifies.
