Sunday Surge: Ranked Powers Roll, Stars Shine, and Upsets Shake the ACC
Sunday Surge: Ranked Powers Roll, Stars Shine, and Upsets Shake the ACC
Sunday’s slate delivered everything — dominance from the top, high-scoring showcases, and a few statement wins that could reshape conference momentum heading into March.
🔝 The Elite Stayed Elite
No. 1 UConn dismantled Providence 81–38 behind Sarah Strong’s steady 13-point effort. No. 2 UCLA controlled Wisconsin as Lauren Betts poured in 19.
South Carolina overwhelmed Ole Miss 85–48 with Joyce Edwards leading the charge, while Texas cruised past Mississippi State 92–42 behind Madison Booker’s 23.
LSU exploded for 108 points against Missouri, with MiLaysia Fulwiley continuing her late-season surge.
⚡ SEC Thriller of the Day
No. 5 Vanderbilt edged Kentucky 81–79 in one of the best games of the day. Mikayla Blakes was unstoppable, dropping 35 points in a clutch performance.
🧨 Upsets & Statement Wins
Virginia stunned No. 8 Louisville 74–72.
Clemson clipped No. 9 Duke 53–51.
Alabama outlasted Florida behind Jessica Timmons’ 34.
In Columbus, Jaloni Cambridge went for 33 as Ohio State held off USC 88–83 in a heavyweight matchup.
🎯 ACC & Big Ten Impact
UNC handled Pitt 78–50 with Nyla Brooks scoring 18, though freshman Theresa Hagans Jr. showed promise with 19 for Pitt.
NC State topped Syracuse behind Khamil Pierre’s 25.
Virginia Tech secured a solid conference win over Georgia Tech.
Iowa, Maryland, Stanford, Notre Dame, and Indiana all posted strong wins as the power conferences tighten up heading toward tournament seeding.
🔥 Scoring Eruptions
Hannah Hidalgo – 31
Halli Poock – 31
Ava Heiden – 24
Oluchi Okananwa – 26
Olivia Miles – 26
Britt Prince – 22
The stars are peaking at the perfect time.
March is coming — and the margins are shrinking.
