NCAA Women’s Roundup: Tuesday’s games

Old Dominion 88, Virginia 85

NORFOLK, Va. — The littlest player made the biggest shot for Old Dominion. Then one of the tallest made sure it would be enough to win a thrilling game. Jazzmin Walters made a 3-pointer with 4.8 seconds left in overtime Tuesday night, and Tiffany Green blocked an attempt at a tying 3-pointer just before the buzzer. Fifth-seeded Old Dominion (31-4) fell behind 85-81 in overtime, but closed the game on a 7-0 run. The 6-foot-2 Green met Lyndra Littles at the top of the key and blocked her shot. Littles, who scored 29 points, collected the rejection and tried again, but her second effort came up well short and the wild contest was finished. Fourth-seeded Virginia (24-10), which trailed almost all night, forced overtime when Aisha Mohammed was fouled with 1.8 seconds to go — on the Cavaliers’ sixth shot from in close on the possession — and she swished the free throw to extend the game 5 more minutes.

Duke 67, Arizona State 59

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Chante Black scored a career-high 26 points and had 13 rebounds, and the third-seeded Blue Devils never trailed on their way to advancing to the round of 16 for the 11th consecutive season. Black, a 6-foot-5 junior, was 9-for-20 from the field and 8-for-10 at the line. She also had three blocks, two assists and two steals. Jasmine Thomas, with 11 points, was the only other Duke player to reach double figures. Briann January scored 17 points and Lauren Lacey 13 for Arizona State (22-11), which went 0-10 against ranked opponents this season.

Tennessee 78, Purdue 52

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Two days after Pat Summitt publicly challenged her team to play harder, the Lady Vols responded with a dominant defensive effort and crisp offense, The win made Summitt the first coach in Division I basketball history — men’s or women’s — to record 100 wins in the tournament. Candace Parker had 24 points, eight rebounds and three blocks, and Alexis Hornbuckle had 14 points, five assists and eight of the Lady Vols’ 15 steals.

Louisville 80, Kansas State 63

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Angel McCoughtry scored 24 and the Cardinals advanced to the regional semifinals for the first time in 12 tries. Candyce Bingham added 12 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists for the Cardinals (26-9), who have won 13 of their last 15 games. Ashley Sweat had 16 points and Kelsey Nelson added 12 to lead Kansas State (22-10).

Associated Press