Regional MVP Aziaha James scored 27 points to lead NC State to its first Final Four in more than 25 years with a route of 1-seed Texas in the NCAA women's tournament.
-- haunted him, leaving him one win away from getting the program back to its first Final Four since legendary coach Kay Yow directed the Wolfpack there in 1998.
Prior to Sunday, the Wolfpack were 1-5 against No. 1 seeds in the NCAA tournament, last beating one in the 1998 Sweet 16., the regional's MVP, showcased why she's one of the most improved players in the country and also one of the hottest players in March Madness. Her 21 points were the most scored in the first half by any player in this tournament, and she sank a career-high seven 3s, including converting on all five attempts in the first half to help NC State impose its will early.
The Longhorns trailed by as many as 18 late in the second -- their largest deficit at any point this season. They pulled within six toward the end of the third, which James answered with a 3, and couldn't get any closer.Texas, meanwhile, bows out in the Elite Eight for the third time during coach Vic Schaefer's tenure in Austin. The Longhorns are still seeking their first Final Four appearance since 2003 and fourth overall.
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