Fourth-seeded Tennessee survived a major scare from in-state foe Belmont, pulling out a 70–67 win on Monday to advance to the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016. Belmont, the 12th seed, had a lead inside the final minute, but Tennessee’s Sara Puckett knocked down a 3-pointer to give the Volunteers a 67–66 lead with 20 seconds remaining. Tamari Key made 3 of 4 free throws in the final seconds to seal the win for the Volunteers (25–8) in the second-round Wichita Region game. Alexus Dye scored 20 points to lead Tennessee, while Key had 18 and Puckett added 12. The Lady Volunteers will face top-seeded Louisville in the Sweet 16. Destinee Wells had a game-high 22 points for the Bruins (23–8) while Tuti Jones had 17 and Madison Bartley scored 16. Wichita Region No. 3 Michigan 64, No. 11 Villanova 49 The Wolverines …
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