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The Topeka Capital-Journal |
"I'm just proud of this group," said senior point guard Serena Sundell, who led the Wildcats with 22 points and chipped in six assists to go along with six rebounds.
The New York Times |
USC held off Kansas State 67-61 and advanced to the Elite Eight to face UConn, setting up a rematch of the Elite Eight from last season.
Orange County Register |
USC arrived at Spokane Arena wearing Nike T-shirts emblazoned with Watkins’ face.

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What’s next for K-State’s Ayoka Lee and Serena Sundell?
SPOKANE, Wash. — A Sweet 16 loss to No. 1 seed USC marked the end of illustrious college careers for Kansas State All-Americans Serena Sundell and Ayoka Lee, but their futures remain wide open. “I’m a big fan of Sundell,” USC head coach Lindsay Gottlieb said. “I think she should be in somebody’s WNBA camp for sure, if not drafted.”
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Ayoka Lee's return just one part of Kansas State women's basketball March Madness romp
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