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AUSTIN, Texas — Bella Nascimento scored 24 points and William & Mary edged High Point 69-63 Thursday night for a victory in the Tribe's first NCAA Tournament appearance in either women's or men's basketball. The victory in the First Four matchup of 16-seeds sends William & Mary (16-18) into a game with No. 1 seed Texas on Saturday. William & Mary was the last original Division I basketball member from 1938-39 to have never made either NCAA Tournament. Natalie Fox had 12 points and 12 rebounds, including a couple of big offensive rebounds late for the Tribe. Lauren Scott scored 19 points and Aaliyah Collins 18 for High Point.
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William & Mary guard Bella Nascimento (5) celebrates with teammates including Natalie Fox (21), Aislinn Gibson (11), Monet Dance (2) and Jana Sallman (12) after their win over High Point in a First Four college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Austin, Texas, Thursday, March 20, 2025. - AP Photo/Eric Gay
