Purdue 66, Utah 59
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Kalika France and FahKara Malone scored 17 points each, and ninth-seeded Purdue beat No. 8 Utah.
Danielle Campbell added 14 points for the Boilermakers (19-14).
Morgan Warburton led the Utes (27-5) with 18 points, and Kalee Whipple added 14 points and nine rebounds.
Notre Dame 75, SMU 62
Ashley Barlow had 20 points, a career-high 12 rebounds, four steals and three assists, leading fifth-seeded Notre Dame into the second round to face Oklahoma.
The Fighting Irish (24-8) overcame 40.6 percent shooting from the floor with a 49-26 advantage on the glass, pulling down nearly as many offensive rebounds (24) as defensive.
Oklahoma 69, Illinois St. 61
Fourth-seeded Oklahoma started the second half with a 13-0 run, then held off a late rally.
Courtney Paris had 12 points and 12 rebounds for the Sooners to extend her double-double streak to 91 consecutive games. Ashley Paris scored 13 points for Oklahoma (22-8), which escaped the upset bid to snap a three-game losing streak.
Tennessee 94, Oral Roberts 55
Freshman Angie Bjorklund hit four 3-pointers and finished with 16 points to lead the top-seeded Lady Volunteers (31-2) to their customary first-round rout.
Duke 78, Murray State 58
COLLEGE PARK, Md.Wanisha Smith scored 16 points and the third-seeded Blue Devils never trailed.
Duke has been to the NCAA Tournament 15 times, including 14 straight, without losing its opening game.
The Blue Devils (24-9) can earn a berth in the round of 16 for the 11th consecutive season with another win.
Chante Black added 14 points for Duke.
Arizona St. 61, Temple 54
Lauren Lacey opened the second half with two straight baskets to ignite a 13-point run, and the Sun Devils (22-10) pulled away.
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