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TCU Tops Virginia 79-69 to Reach Elite Eight

The win sets up a regional final against top-seeded South Carolina, TCU’s toughest test yet.

Overview

  • The No. 3 Horned Frogs beat No. 10 Virginia 79-69 on Saturday in Sacramento to advance to the Elite Eight.
  • Marta Suárez scored 33 points with 10 rebounds and Olivia Miles added 28 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists as the duo combined for 61 points.
  • TCU flipped a 36-35 halftime deficit with a 17-4 burst to open the second half, building a lead that Virginia could not erase late.
  • The Frogs controlled the interior with a 38-27 edge on the boards, turning size and paint touches into steady scoring chances.
  • Next up is No. 1 South Carolina on Monday, while Virginia’s First Four Cinderella run that included an upset of No. 2 Iowa came to an end; it is TCU’s second straight Elite Eight appearance.