84, TEXAS 75 Jordin Canada scored 22 points and took control of the game in the fourth quarter, leading second-seeded U.C.L.A. MISSISSIPPI ST. 71, N.C. STATE 57 Teaira McCowan had 24 points and 15 rebounds and Victoria Vivians added 14 points as top-seeded Mississippi State routed North Carolina State in Kansas City, Mo., to reach the round of 8. Foul trouble set in, Mississippi State clamped down defensively and North Carolina State Coach Wes Moore was hit with a technical foul as the Bulldogs pulled away. North Carolina State leaned on its defense, and one of the best rebounding margins in the nation, to claw back. William made two foul shots and Johnson added a layup, and the Bulldogs eventually pushed their lead to 20 points.

Source: New York Times March 24, 2018 04:30 UTC