Freshman Jada Williams had 17 points, Helena Pueyo scored 14 of her 16 points in the second half and Arizona earned its fourth straight opening win in the NCAA Tournament with a 69-59 victory over Auburn in the First Four.
Alabama senior Mark Sears is named a second-team All-American by the Associated Press while Auburn’s Johni Broome picks up third-team All-American honors by the Associated Press.
The Troy Lady Trojans will make their first post season appearance since 2022 in the WNIT.
For the first time in five years the Tigers earn a berth into the NCAA Tournament and will face Arizona in a First Four game on Thursday.
The Crimson Tide earned a four seed in the NCAA Tournament and will have thirteenth-seeded Charleston in the opening round.
After winning the 2024 SEC Championship, the Tigers are set to face Yale in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.
Auburn will take a six-game winning streak into the NCAA Tournament.
The Tigers will now face the Gators on Sunday.
While the details of the new deal were not disclosed, sources tell ESPN that it will make Oats one of the five highest-paid college coaches in the country.
Johni Broome had 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead No. 12 Auburn to an 86-55 romp over 15th-ranked South Carolina.
