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Presbyterian Claims First NCAA Tournament Victory, Faces No. 1 South Carolina Next

Presbyterian College's historic win in their NCAA debut sets up a challenging match against top-seeded South Carolina.

Overview

  • Presbyterian College defeated Sacred Heart 49-42 in their first-ever NCAA Tournament game, earning a spot in the next round.
  • Mara Neira led Presbyterian with 14 points, playing a key role in the victory over Sacred Heart.
  • The Blue Hose's defense was crucial, limiting Sacred Heart to 25% shooting and securing the win with strong performances in the first and second quarters.
  • This victory marks Presbyterian's first NCAA women's tournament win in school history, highlighting a significant achievement for the small college.
  • Presbyterian is set to face No. 1 overall seed South Carolina next, a team that previously defeated them 99-29 earlier this season.