NCAA WBB Results
College Basketball Roundup: December 21, 2024
Saturday, December 21, 2024, was a showcase of intense college basketball action across various matchups. Here's a detailed look at some of the standout games and performances:
Top Games:
USC @ UConn: In a thrilling upset, USC edged out UConn 72-70. JuJu Watkins led the Trojans with 25 points, while Sarah Strong of UConn was not far behind with 22 points.
Duke @ South Florida: South Florida managed to topple Duke with a score of 65-56. Sammie Puisis was the high scorer for USF with 23 points, with Duke's Toby Fournier contributing 11.
TCU @ UCF: TCU had a commanding performance, defeating UCF 92-52, with Madison Conner leading with 24 points. Emely Rodriguez scored 17 for UCF.
West Virginia @ Colorado: Colorado secured a narrow victory against West Virginia, 65-60. Frida Formann's 22 points were crucial for Colorado, while Jordan Harrison scored 18 for WVU.
Nebraska @ Georgia Tech: Georgia Tech pulled off a 72-61 win over Nebraska, with both high scorers, Dani Carnegie and Alexis Markowski, each scoring 20 points.
Other Notable Matchups:
Tulsa @ Tennessee: Tennessee dominated Tulsa with a final score of 102-61, highlighting strong performances from Sara Puckett and Delanie Crawford, both with 17 points.
Norfolk State @ North Carolina: North Carolina had a decisive win over Norfolk State, 90-47, with Lanie Grant leading UNC with 15 points, and Diamond Johnson scoring 19 for Norfolk State.
Fordham @ California: California outscored Fordham 69-53, with Ioanna Krimili leading with 19 points and Taylor Donaldson topping Fordham's scorers with 24.
Mississippi Valley State @ Ole Miss: Ole Miss easily handled Mississippi Valley State, winning 78-44, with Sira Thienou scoring 18 points.
Cleveland State @ Puerto Rico-Mayaguez: Cleveland State crushed Puerto Rico-Mayaguez 93-31, with Jordana Reisma's 14 points leading the way.
Standout Performances:
Enjulina Gonzalez of Miami (OH) scored an impressive 29 points in a 62-55 victory over Florida International.
Kiyomi McMiller led Rutgers to a 72-65 win over Lafayette with 31 points.
Aaliyah McQueen of Detroit Mercy was the star in a double overtime thriller against Valparaiso, scoring 30 points in a 79-71 win.
DeYona Gaston from Auburn had a remarkable game, scoring 35 points in an 83-40 victory over Alabama State.
Conclusion:
This Saturday's games provided fans with a mix of close battles and decisive victories, showcasing the depth and talent across college basketball. Standout performances from both established stars and emerging talents underscored the competitive spirit of the season. As teams move forward, these results will undoubtedly influence rankings and strategies for the coming weeks.
