The most prolific scorer in NCAA women's basketball history hopes to extend her college career Friday when Washington faces Mississippi State in the Sweet 16 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City.
Third-seeded Washington (29-5) is led by senior guard Kelsey Plum, who recently became the NCAA all-time women's scoring leader. Plum leads the nation in scoring at 31.7 points per game this season. She is shooting 53.3 percent from the field and 42.9 percent from 3-point range.
Second-seeded Mississippi State (31-4) is led by junior guard Victoria Vivians, who averages 16.1 points per game. Vivians is shooting 37.