March Madness 2025: Mount St. Mary’s Upsets American as Women's Tournament Gains Equity Benefits
Mount St. Mary’s won 83-72 against American. Women's teams now share NCAA profits, a milestone for gender equity in collegiate athletics.
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Overview
In March Madness updates, Mount St. Mary’s achieved an 83-72 victory over American with standout performances from Jedy Cordilia and Dola Adebayo, each scoring 22 points. Xavier made a remarkable comeback, overcoming a 13-point deficit to win against Texas, 86-80. In addition, the women's tournament marks a pivotal moment for gender equity as participating teams receive an individual share of NCAA profits, with $113,000 allocated for each game played, a change advocated by UNC Greensboro’s coach Trina Patterson. A recent poll revealed that about 70% of U.S. adults do not fill out March Madness brackets, suggesting a shift in engagement with the tournaments.
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Analysis
- Mount St. Mary’s advances to face Duke after defeating American University in the NCAA First Four, showcasing the determination and skill of the team despite missing key players.
- American University faces tough challenges ahead, particularly following the injury of their star player Matt Rogers, which has left them needing to regroup and rebuild for future games.
- Highlighting the unpredictability of the NCAA tournament, teams like Mount St. Mary's embody the spirit of March Madness where upsets are a common theme, creating exciting and dramatic moments.
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Mount St. Mary's won 83-72 against American.
Conferences will receive $113,000 for each game a women's team plays in the NCAA Tournament.
This marks a significant step towards gender equity in collegiate athletics, as women's teams will now receive financial incentives similar to those received by men's teams.
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