The Dons took down each of the WCC's top three seeds in reverse order — and less spectacular fashion as they went along, actually. USF's run began with Taylor Proctor's banked-in 3-pointer to force overtime against San Diego, then the Dons topped Saint Mary's and BYU by two points each.
"This is what we've wanted for years," Azzi said, explaining her "no accident" observation. "I don't think any of us are shocked by this, because it's what we've worked for. Needless to say, the stars also have to be aligned."
BYU's star player was off Tuesday. Cougar guard Lexi Rydalch started the game nicely, but missed eight straight shots from late in the second quarter to late in the fourth period and then fouled out in the last minute.