Suarez, Miles lead TCU past Virginia, back into Elite Eight
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Key Points:
- Marta Suarez scored 33 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while Olivia Miles added 28 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists to lead No. 3 seed TCU to a 79-69 victory over No. 10 seed Virginia in the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA tournament.
- TCU, now 32-5, will face No. 1 seed South Carolina on Monday for a spot in the Final Four, marking their second consecutive Elite Eight appearance.
- Virginia, the only double-digit seed to reach the Sweet 16, was led by Paris Clark's 20 points and Kymora Johnson's 18 points, eight assists, and six rebounds but was ultimately outrebounded 38-27 by TCU.
- TCU pulled away with a 17-4 run early in the second half, maintaining the lead despite Virginia's aggressive press and late-game efforts to close the gap.
- The upcoming TCU vs. South Carolina matchup is a rematch of a December 2024 game where South Carolina won decisively 85-52.
