Indiana Advances in NCAA Tournament with Victory Over Utah

The Hoosiers, led by Yarden Garzon and Shay Ciezki, secure their sixth straight opening-round win and prepare for a likely rematch with top-seeded South Carolina.

Indiana defeated Utah 76-68 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, marking their sixth consecutive opening-round victory.
Yarden Garzon led the Hoosiers with 17 points, while Shay Ciezki contributed 16 points, three assists, and two rebounds.
The win continues Indiana's streak of 20-win seasons under head coach Teri Moren, who has led the team to five consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances.
Utah's Gianna Kneepkens led her team with 24 points, including a key fourth-quarter three-pointer, but the Utes fell short in the closing minutes.
Indiana is expected to face No. 1 seed South Carolina in the second round, a rematch of last year's close Sweet 16 matchup where the Hoosiers narrowly lost by four points.