"Only three lower-seeded teams won games in the first two days of the tournament, including a pair of 9-seeds beating 8-seeds. The No. 1 seeds all waltzed to easy wins, although UCLA needed until late in the first half to finally open up a double-digit lead."
"USC and No. 10 seed Virginia provided the most drama, with Virginia being just the second team since the field expanded to 68 teams in 2022 to go from the First Four to the second round."
"Texas' win over Missouri State was simply businesslike, with their defense smothering the Bears' offense in the first half, allowing just 12 points on 13.8% shooting."
The women's NCAA tournament saw minimal upsets in the first round, with only three lower-seeded teams winning. Notable performances included USC and Virginia, with Virginia being the second team to advance from the First Four to the second round. The top seeds, including UCLA and South Carolina, secured easy victories, although UCLA struggled initially against Cal Baptist. Texas also showcased a strong defensive performance against Missouri State, allowing only 12 points in the first half. Overall, the tournament featured dominant displays from higher-seeded teams.
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