Missouri State magical run ends in first round of Women's NCAA Tournament

Players to watch in the 2026 Women's NCAA March Madness Tournament USAT's Sam Cardona-Norberg and Meghan Hall give a few of their favorite players they will be keeping an eye on in the women's March Madness tournament. Sports Seriously Unfortunately for Missouri State, there’s always a bigger bear. Or in Friday’s case, a bigger Longhorn. On its home court in Austin, Texas (32-3) flexed its top-seeded muscle and knocked Missouri State (23-13) out of the Women’s NCAA Tournament in a first-round game, 87-45. Nothing the Lady Bears tried, not even the pep band playing the “Rocky” theme, phased Texas. Texas...