Kia Vaughn scores 23 points to lead Rutgers past Iowa State
03/25/2008

     DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - In women's basketball, Rutgers survived
a feisty effort from Iowa State to return to the round of 16 last
night in Des Moines.
     Kia Vaughn scored 23 points to lead four players in double
figures and Rutgers advanced to the regional semifinals for the
fourth straight season by beating Iowa State 69-58.
     The Scarlet Knights, who leaned on its stingy defense all
season, shot over 50 percent for the second straight NCAA
tournament game. Rutgers had reached that figure just nine times in
their first 30 contests.
     Epiphanny Prince scored 17 points and Matee Ajavon had 16 for
second-seeded Rutgers (26-6). The Scarlet Knights will face
sixth-seeded George Washington in the Greensboro Regional
semifinals on Sunday.
     Though Iowa State (21-13) never got closer than four in the
second half, the Cyclones made Rutgers sweat it out. Allison Lacey
hit two free throws with 1:29 left to pull Iowa State within 63-58
but could not get closer.
     Heather Ezell scored 19 to lead Iowa State.

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