South University Lady Jaguars’s historic NCAA tournament ended on Thursday Loss for top-seeded tip bruins Pauley 84-46 in the first round in Pavilya.
Despite the score, south (21-15) fought hard on one of the best teams of the nation. For the first time earlier, Jaguars, who was the first victory of the NCAA tournament, fought to keep the pace with the size and speed of the UCLA.
“UCLA, a large group of weapons,” said, “Southern Goraker, Anya Gourdine, finishing with 10 points. “We have given us all, but it’s better tonight.”
Bruins (31-2) demonstrated the depth with six players who scored in double figures. Lauren Betts LED UCLA with 14 points, six rebounds and three blocks.
South head coach Carlos Funchess, despite the conclusion, praised the team’s efforts. “I am incredibly proud of what this team results in this season,” Funchess. “We have created a history for our program and represented SWAC. The talent and size of UCLA was repeatedly.”
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Jaguars’ defense compelled 17 tip tournovers, turning them with 10 points. However, compared to 55% of South UCLA, a total of 31.7% was deprived of this area.
“We knew it would be a problem, but our daughters never stopped fighting,” said Southern Assistant Garrick Barr. “This experience will only strengthen us for the future.”
Damage, both SWAC ended a marked season for the south that includes the regular season Tournament championship. In the first four rounds on Wednesday, Jaguars victory won the program for the first time in the NCAA tournament.
“We have set a new standard for South Women’s Basketball,” he said. “This loss is hurting, but next season we will use it as motivation to strengthen.”
This story was edited by the help of AI tools and HBCU sports journalists.
