Here's the roundup from all the teams still standing in Tucson:

NEW MEXICO
The Lobos' blowout of Florida was the talk of the McKale Center Sunday.
Arizona State and Baylor got big wins, but New Mexico pulled off the upset (an 11th seed upset of a sixth seed) and did so emphatically.
"It was fun to watch," Utah coach Elaine Elliott said of the Lobos' win. "It was kind of like the perfect storm. It was beautiful for New Mexico and Florida was struggling. When the two converged, it was all about New Mexico. It was great for the league and great for them."
Utah center Jessica Perry said the players enjoyed watching the Lobos' romp.
"We were a little nervous because we didn't know how their fans would treat us since we have such a big rivalry, but they were really nice," Perry said. "They saw us cheering for New Mexico and were clapping for us when we left. It's good because if we all win, we make the Mountain West Conference look good."
The Mountain West Conference went a perfect 4-0 in the NCAA Tournament, with 11th-seed TCU beating sixth-seed Texas A&M 69-65 Sunday night. The Lady Frogs led by as many as 15. It's also interesting to note Baylor only beat the Aggies by one point March 9.
Senior guard Abbie Letz did not practice thanks to a sore back, but she will play Monday night against Baylor. Katie Montgomery's ankle is still sore, but she was cleared to practice and play. All other Lobos are relatively healthy, including redshirt Morgan Saso, who was suffering from strep throat last week.

BAYLOR
Baylor coach Kim Mulkey-Robertson said she hopes the Lobos don't duplicate their magical second half.
"I hope that they don't bring that kind of game," she said. "I was quite impressed last night. That game was won and lost early."

Mulkey-Robertson was asked whether loud New Mexico fans would be a factor Monday night. She said Baylor's got great fans who also travel well but tipped her hat to the New Mexico faithful.
"That might be greatest atmosphere for women's basketball," she said. "The noise level is unbelievable."
She also said New Mexico fans' knowledge of the game, knowing when to cheer and ride the refs to help their team.

UTAH
Utes freshman Morgan Warburton, who suffered a blow to the mouth that knocked out two teeth during Saturday's game, has been cleared to play Monday against Arizona State. The teeth are being held in place by wire and stitches. She will play with a protective mouthpiece. Elliott said it's the first hard hit Warburton has taken during her career, and she's pleased by how she responded.
Utah leads its series with the Sun Devils 5-3.

ARIZONA STATE
The Sun Devils said their run to the Sweet 16 last season helped ease pressure this year.
"There are no nerves really," sophomore guard Regan Paiseau said. "We are really excited to play Utah, we just need to execute."
Arizona State is hoping for an especially large hometown crowd, with the game slated to tip off around 7:30 p.m. The school's students will return from Spring Break Monday, which could help boost attendance.

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