March Madness shuts out mid-majors as none reach 2nd round of women's NCAA Tournament for 1st time

Oklahoma State guard Jadyn Wooten (6) dribbles against Princeton guard Ashley Chea, right, during the second half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh) (ASSOCIATED PRESS) Southern guard Zaria Hurston (20) drives between South Carolina forward Joyce Edwards (8) and guard Tessa Johnson during the second half of the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond) (ASSOCIATED PRESS) 1 / 3 NCAA Colorado St Michigan St Basketball Colorado State guard Brooke Carlson (2) moves the ball down the court against Michigan State guard Amy...