Six-year-old David Hill, a leukemia survivor who has a deep bond with the team, will be in Omaha to cheer the Diamond Heels as they play for the national championship.
The Blue Devils are on to the Elite Eight after a hard-fought win against the Red Storm
Sarah Strong had 21 points and 10 rebounds as defending national champion and No. UConn overwhelmed North Carolina 63-42.
Maryland (24-8) and North Carolina (27-7) meet Sunday in the Fort Worth Region 1's second round
Cameron Boozer shook off a quiet first half to finish with 19 points
Zamareya Jones scored a career-high 30 points as the Wolfpack advanced by beating the Lady Vols.