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Walker, Cal Prove Too Much for San Diego

Winn 3-pointer helps PIttsburgh put away Wyoming

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(Newser) – Ashley Walker led third-seeded California to its first NCAA women's tournament win in 15 years today as the Golden Bears downed San Diego, 77-60, reports the Associated Press. Walker dominated the inside with 21 points and 12 rebounds, and Devanei Hampton also had 22 points. Cal (27-6) led by 20 at halftime. In other women's action:

  • Mallorie Winn hit a 3-pointer with 2:27 remaining to give sixth-seeded Pittsburgh the lead for a good in a 63-58 win over Wyoming. The game had 12 ties and 10 lead changes before Winn's shot. Shavonte Zellous scored 21 points and  Sophronia Sallard had 15 for the Panthers (23-10).

California's Ashley Walker, center, shoots over San Diego's Sam Child, left, Morgan Henderson (50) and Brianna Estell during the first round of the NCAA women's tournament. California won 77-60.
California's Ashley Walker, center, shoots over San Diego's Sam Child, left, Morgan Henderson (50) and Brianna Estell during the first round of the NCAA women's tournament. California won 77-60.   (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
California's Devanei Hampton, bottom, shoots past San Diego's Kiva Herman in the second half during the first round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament in Stanford, Calif.
California's Devanei Hampton, bottom, shoots past San Diego's Kiva Herman in the second half during the first round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament in Stanford, Calif.   (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Wyoming's Justyna Podziemska, left, is defended by Pittsburgh's Mallorie Winn in a first-round women's NCAA tournament game in Albuquerque, N.M. Podziemska scored 23 points, but Pitt won 63-58.
Wyoming's Justyna Podziemska, left, is defended by Pittsburgh's Mallorie Winn in a first-round women's NCAA tournament game in Albuquerque, N.M. Podziemska scored 23 points, but Pitt won 63-58.   (AP Photo/Jake Schoellkopf)
Pittsburgh's Shavonte Zellous (1) goes up for a lay-up over Wyoming's Dominique Sisk, left, and Hanna Zavecz (5) today. Zellous led Pitt with 21 points in their 63-58 win.
Pittsburgh's Shavonte Zellous (1) goes up for a lay-up over Wyoming's Dominique Sisk, left, and Hanna Zavecz (5) today. Zellous led Pitt with 21 points in their 63-58 win.   (AP Photo/Jake Schoellkopf)
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