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Kentucky Women

03-24 05:00

74 - 73

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The Kentucky Women's basketball team edged out the West Virginia Women's team 74-73 in a thrilling NCAA Tournament contest that tipped off on March 24, 2026. This first-round NCAA Tournament matchup was decided by a single point, with Kentucky advancing after a dramatic finish in the closing seconds. The game was a back-and-forth affair from the opening tip. Kentucky established an early lead with strong interior play, but West Virginia responded with a barrage of three-pointers to take a narrow advantage into halftime. The second half saw multiple lead changes, with neither team able to pull away by more than a few possessions. The decisive moment came with under ten seconds remaining; after a West Virginia turnover, Kentucky pushed the ball up the court and scored the game-winning layup as time expired, sending their bench and fans into a frenzy. The standout performance came from Kentucky's senior guard, who led all scorers with 22 points and hit several crucial shots down the stretch to keep her team in contention. West Virginia's defense was tenacious, forcing 15 turnovers, but they ultimately fell just short. With this result, Kentucky moves on to the second round of the NCAA Tournament, keeping their championship hopes alive, while West Virginia's season comes to a heartbreaking end. Kentucky's head coach praised her team's resilience, stating, "We never stopped believing, and that final play was a testament to our fight." The West Virginia coach remarked, "It's a tough way to lose, but I'm incredibly proud of how our women battled for forty minutes." The starting lineup for Kentucky featured their core backcourt and a strong forward presence, while West Virginia countered with a lineup built for speed and perimeter shooting.

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The Kentucky Women vs West Virginia Women fixture is part of the WNCAA during the season. Follow live scores, WNCAA fixtures, match statistics, WNCAA standings and WNCAA match results for Kentucky Women vs West Virginia Women on Tiger Scores 365.

Match Date: Mar 23, 2026

Competition: WNCAA

Country: United States

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