Rante, who was huge with 16 points and 11 rebounds, made 8 of 10 from the field to help SMS continue its hot shooting. The Lady Bears shot .625 for the night. When Jackie had foul trouble, Tara didn't miss. She did everything we needed tonight. I feel I get more credit than I deserve.
Basketball is a team game and they showed tonight it takes everybody to win.
That gave SMS its biggest lead, 86-63. SMS' Brazilian connection, Erica Vicente and Rante, scored SMS' last 11 points. Loree Payne, a sophomore, led Washington with 17 points. Five others were in double figures. Ticket information SMS announced plans late Monday night for ticket availability and distribution for the Final Four.