Marta Suarez and Olivia Miles lead TCU past Virginia and into the women's Elite Eight
Marta Suarez had 33 points and 10 rebounds as part of a nearly unstoppable duo with Olivia Miles, and No. 3 seed TCU beat 10th-seeded Virginia 79-69 in the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA Tournament
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Marta Suarez began her collegiate career at Tennessee, spent two seasons at California and chose to take one last shot at a tournament run with TCU this season.
TCU guard Olivia Miles (5) smiles after her team defeated Virginia in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif.
TCU forward Marta Suárez prepares to shoot from the corner during the first half against Virginia in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif.
The TCU bench celebrate after guard Olivia Miles, not shown, makes a 3-pointer during the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Virginia Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif.
Virginia guard Kymora Johnson celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the first half against TCU in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif.
Virginia forward Tabitha Amanze, left, is injured driving to the basket with TCU center Clara Silva (17) on defense during the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif.
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TCU guard Olivia Miles (5) smiles after her team defeated Virginia in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif.
TCU forward Marta Suárez prepares to shoot from the corner during the first half against Virginia in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif.
The TCU bench celebrate after guard Olivia Miles, not shown, makes a 3-pointer during the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Virginia Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif.
Virginia guard Kymora Johnson celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the first half against TCU in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif.
Virginia forward Tabitha Amanze, left, is injured driving to the basket with TCU center Clara Silva (17) on defense during the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif.
