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**Mya Perez Sets New Record in Playoffs, Becomes First NCAA Player to Achieve Historic Feat**
*May 29, 2025 – Indianapolis, IN*
In a stunning display of skill, leadership, and sheer determination, Mya Perez etched her name into the annals of college basketball history last night, becoming the first NCAA player—male or female—to record a *triple-double in five consecutive playoff games*. The junior guard from the University of Southern California led her team to a dramatic 78–71 victory over UConn in the Final Four, securing a berth in the national championship and setting a record many experts believe will stand for generations.
Perez, who finished with 24 points, 13 assists, and 11 rebounds, has become the heart and soul of the Trojans’ postseason run. With her fifth straight triple-double, she surpassed the previous playoff record of three, held by NBA legend Sabrina Ionescu during her career at Oregon.
“Honestly, I’m just playing for my team,” Perez said humbly during the post-game press conference. “Records are cool, but I’m here to win a title. That’s been our mission all year.”
While her stats are staggering—averaging 22.6 points, 11.1 assists, and 10.3 rebounds in the playoffs—it’s Perez’s poise under pressure that’s won her fans across the nation. Whether hitting clutch threes, threading no-look passes, or grabbing boards over taller forwards, she has elevated her game to historic heights.
Coach Tasha Whitaker, who recruited Perez out of Houston, praised her star player’s drive. “Mya doesn’t just play the game—she controls it. Every possession. Every minute. She’s redefining what it means to be a floor general.”
Basketball analysts and scouts are taking notice, with many projecting Perez as the potential No. 1 overall pick in next year’s WNBA Draft. But for now, her focus remains squarely on the championship game against the top-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks.
“She’s got that rare combination of IQ and instinct,” said ESPN analyst Rebecca Lobo. “We’re witnessing greatness in real time.”
Fans online have dubbed her “Triple-Double Queen,” and social media exploded after last night’s stat line, with #MyaMadness trending nationally. Even NBA stars like Chris Paul and Breanna Stewart chimed in with praise.
Beyond the stats, Perez’s story resonates. The daughter of a single mother and the first in her family to attend college, she’s become a role model for young athletes, particularly Latina girls aspiring to play at the highest levels.
In a season already packed with highlights, her playoff run is the crown jewel. She’s made history not just by the numbers, but by lifting her team, her school, and the sport itself.
With the championship game looming, one thing is certain: win or lose, Mya Perez has forever changed the landscape of NCAA basketball.
“She’s not just the player of the tournament,” Coach Whitaker said. “She’s the player of a generation.”
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