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Carolina Beats Bucknell for 14th Straight

KU knocks off Chattanooga, Okla. survive Illinois State

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(Newser) – North Carolina barely broke a sweat today in the women's NCAA first round, the AP reports. The Tar Heels dominated from the opening minutes, racking up an initial 21-2 run before finishing 16th-seeded Bucknell off, 85-50. The victory marks the 14th straight for top-seeded UNC, which was led by LaToya Pringle's 19 points. Lauren Schober led the Bison with 13.  Elsewhere in women's tourney action:

  • Chattanooga's winning streak did not survive, as Kansas State, aided by Kelsey Nelson's 20, snapped the Lady Mocs' nation-leading 24-game run. The Wildcats nailed 21-21 from the line, winning 69-59
  • Courtney Paris posted her 91st straight double-double as the Oklahoma Sooners edged out Illinois State, 69-61. The game was competitive at the half, before OU opened up the second half on a 13-0 run.

North Carolina forward LaToya Pringle (30) passes the ball as Bucknell guard Kesha Champion (25) defends during the first half of the NCAA women's basketball tournament game.
North Carolina forward LaToya Pringle (30) passes the ball as Bucknell guard Kesha Champion (25) defends during the first half of the NCAA women's basketball tournament game.   ((AP Photo/Gary Knapp))
North Carolina forward Trinity Bursey (3) takes a shot over Bucknell guard Kesha Champion.
North Carolina forward Trinity Bursey (3) takes a shot over Bucknell guard Kesha Champion.   ((AP Photo/Gary Knapp))
Kansas State's Shalee Lehning, right, looses the ball in front of Chattanooga's Jenaya Wade-Fray during the first half of the first round of the NCAA basketball Tournament March 23, 2008.
Kansas State's Shalee Lehning, right, looses the ball in front of Chattanooga's Jenaya Wade-Fray during the first half of the first round of the NCAA basketball Tournament March 23, 2008.   ((AP Photo/Ed Betz))
Kansas State's Shalee Lehning (5) and Kelsey Nelson (2) celebrate as they leave the court.
Kansas State's Shalee Lehning (5) and Kelsey Nelson (2) celebrate as they leave the court.   ((AP Photo/Ed Betz))
Illinois State guard Kristi Cirone puts up a shot while being defended by Oklahoma guard Rose Hammond (31) during the second half of a first-round women's NCAA basketball tournament game.
Illinois State guard Kristi Cirone puts up a shot while being defended by Oklahoma guard Rose Hammond (31) during the second half of a first-round women's NCAA basketball tournament game.   ((AP Photo/Darron Cummings))
Oklahoma guard Danielle Robinson, left, and Illinois State guard Maggie Krick battle for a loose ball.
Oklahoma guard Danielle Robinson, left, and Illinois State guard Maggie Krick battle for a loose ball.   ((AP Photo/Darron Cummings))
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