East Coast Sports Live

Waco, TX- No. 2 seed, Baylor (28-6) steamrolled Hawaii (20-10) in the First Round of the NCAA Women's Tournament 89-49. The Lady Bears were clicking on both offense and defense especially in the 3rd quarter limiting Hawaii to just 8 points compared to 34 by the Bears. Jordan Lewis was "it-factor" for the Bears carving up the Rainbow Wahine for 23 points shooting 87.5% from the field. Hawaii did not have anyone that had the speed to keep up with Lewis or Sarah Andrews, a rising star. Nalyssa Smith had a strong second half, ending with a double-double of 21 points and 14 rebounds. The Bears will face South Dakota on Sunday in the second round at 5 PM CST.

Waco TX- The South Dakota Coyotes (28-5) decided to play the role of bracket-busters upsetting Ole Miss (23-9) in the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament 75-61. The Coyotes were in control most of the game and the Rebels were not able to slowdown their offensive attack shooting a high of 56% from the field compared to 39% from Ole Miss. Coyote seniors, Chloe Lamb and Hannah Sjerven were the difference makers in the game each scoring 20 points. Ole Miss star, Shakira Austin, was held in check most of the game from the Coyotes disruptive defense only scoring 9 points going 3-16 at a mere shooting percentage of just 18%. The Coyotes will play No. 2 seed Baylor in the Second Round Sunday at 6 PM EST.

Selection Sunday is here and the 2022 NCAA Women's Basketball Championship was annouced. As expected the No. 1 seeds went to South Carolina (29-2), Stanford (28-3), Louisville (25-4) and NC State (29-3). First Round action kicks off on March 18th and will end on April 3 in Minneapolis for the National Championship. Let us know where your team ended up on the bracket. If you would like to download a copy of the bracket here is the link:

The Southland Conference Women's Basketball Tournament finished with Tiana Garner and Incarnate Word hoisting the tournament championship trophy and punching their ticket to the 2022 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament winning 56-52 over Southeastern Lousiana in overtime. Garner the Southland Tournament MVP finished with a double-double scoring 22 points and pulling in 12 rebounds. The game was back and forth between the two teams but Incarnate Word found a way to pull it off in overtime. Southeastern fought the entire game and almost went home with the victory stealing the ball with 7 seconds left in the 4th quarter to take back the lead by two but Garner in the closing seconds was fouled and sunk the two free throw shots to take the game into overtime. Destiny Jenkins and Jaaucklyn Moore were also pivotal on the defensive and offensive sides for UIW to bring home the trophy. Southeastern star, Alexius Horne, was double-teamed most of the game and UIW made it tough for her to have her usual stellar performance that we have grown accustomed to seeing. UIW will learn tonight who they will face in the 2022 NCAA Tournament. Be sure to check out our highlights from the Southland Tournament and continued coverage of March Madness.

There was a battle between the Floridas with University of Central Florida (25-3) versus the University of South Florida battling for the right to secure the AAC Tournament Championship and an automatic bid to the NCAA Women's Tournament. The No. 1 seed UCF entered the tournament as the favorite after having a stellar regular season and they showed in the tournament championship they have not skipped a beat dismantling USF 53-35. The Knights secured their first AAC Championship in program history. Diamond Battles was named the MVP of the AAC Tournament which was well-deserved because she played impeccable in every game UCF had in the tournament. Even though USF did not win the tournament they should have get an invitation into the NCAA Tournament based on their body of work they have produced this season.

The NCAA on Selection Sunday announced the 2022 DII NCAA Women's Basketball bracket. Did your team land where you thought it would? Be sure to check out our coverage of the tournament.

On Sunday, the NC State Women's Basketball Team (27-3) beat surprise finalist Miami 71-57 to win their third consecutive ACC Championship but first as a No. 1 seed. The Wolfpacks defense smothered Miami the entire game causing offensive issues resulting in only 32% shooting and 3 for 19 from 3-point range. The Hurricanes were the Cinderella team of the ACC Tournament hoping to be the first team in ACC history to win the tournament as a low seed and secure 4 wins in 4 days. The Wolfpack are now waiting to see if their win in the ACC Tournament victory coupled with the Louisville loss will give them a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Selection Sunday takes place March 13 at 7 PM CST on ESPN.

In a stunning upset, the unranked Kentucky Wildcats played spoiler to the #1 South Carolina Gamecocks in the SEC Championship game, winning by a score of 64-62. The Gamecocks, who were heavily favored to win the game, collapsed in the second half of the game paving the way for Kentucky's upset bid. Kentucky's victory marks their first SEC Championship win since 1982 and second overall in program history. The Wildcats have won ten games in a row and will receive an automatic bid in the NCAA Tournament, more than likely a number 8 seed. It is more likely than not, that the loss for the Gamecocks will not hinder them from being a number 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.