PHOTO GALLERY: NCAA women's tournament: Illini vs. Mississippi State
Making their first NCAA women's tournament appearance in 20 years, the Illini lost to Mississippi State 70-56 in South Bend, Ind., on Wednesday.
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Illinois guard Adalia McKenzie (24) and Illinois guard Makira Cook (3) leave the court after the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
- Robin Scholz/ The News-Gazette
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Illinois guard Adalia McKenzie (24) reacts to the send off as they get on the bus to go to the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Illinois guard Adalia McKenzie (24) reacts to the send off as they get on the bus to go to the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
- Robin Scholz/ The News-Gazette
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Illinois guard Genesis Bryant puts up a contested shot in front of Mississippi State forward Jessika Carter during Wednesday night’s NCAA tournament First Four game at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Ind. Bryant scored 17 points, but the Illini’s NCAA tournament stay was a short one after Mississippi State pulled away for a 70-56 win.
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/Illinois forward Geovana Lopes (14) and Mississippi State's guard Asianae Johnson (3) in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
- Robin Scholz/ The News-Gazette
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Illinois forward Brynn Shoup-Hill (23) guards Mississippi State's guard Debreasha Powe (21) in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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The shoes pf Illinois head coach Shauna Green and Illinois forward Brynn Shoup-Hill (23) in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Illinois guard Genesis Bryant (1) splits Mississippi State's forward Denae Carter (25) and Mississippi State's forward Ramani Parker (23) in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
- Robin Scholz/ The News-Gazette
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Makira Cook drives to the basket during Wednesday night’s First Four NCAA tournament game against Mississippi State at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Ind. Cook scored a team-high 21 points for Illinois, but the Illini lost 70-56 in the program’s first NCAA tournament game since 2003. Illinois ends the season with a 22-10 record.
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The team listens to Illinois head coach Shauna Green during the final timeout and the Illinois band plays on the screen in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
- Robin Scholz/ The News-Gazette
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Hugs and somber looks were on full display for the Illinois women’s basketball team on Wednesday night after the Illini lost 70-56 to Mississippi State in an NCAA tournament First Four game at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Ind. From left, assistant coach Ryan Gensler hugs Geovana Lopes while guards Makira Cook (No. 3) and Adalia McKenzie wave to fans in the crowd.
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Illinois fans give them a standing ovation as they leave the court following their loss to Mississippi State in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Illinois guard Adalia McKenzie (24) and Mississippi State's forward Ramani Parker (23) in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Illinois guard Jada Peebles (11) and Illinois forward Brynn Shoup-Hill (23) guard a Mississippi State player in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
- Robin Scholz/ The News-Gazette
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Illinois guard Jada Peebles (11) and Illinois forward Kendall Bostic (44) listen to Illinois head coach Shauna Green during a time out in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Illinois forward Geovana Lopes (14) and Illinois guard Genesis Bryant (1) and Mississippi State's guard Anastasia Hayes (0) in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
- Robin Scholz/ The News-Gazette
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Illinois guard Makira Cook (3) gets caught by a pick by Mississippi State's forward Jessika Carter (4) while guarding Mississippi State's guard Anastasia Hayes (0) in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Illinois forward Brynn Shoup-Hill (23) wears her boot while waiting to leave for the game, but went ahead and played in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Illinois AD ash Whitman gets a laugh as he signed a ketchup bottle for a band member as they wait to leave for the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Illinois players grin as they walk through the tunnel formed by the band on their way to the bus to go to the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Illinois guard Adalia McKenzie (24) and Illinois guard Makira Cook (3) leave the court after the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
- Robin Scholz/ The News-Gazette
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Illinois guard Adalia McKenzie (24) reacts to the send off as they get on the bus to go to the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
- Robin Scholz/ The News-Gazette
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Illinois guard Adalia McKenzie (24) reacts to the send off as they get on the bus to go to the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Illinois guard Genesis Bryant puts up a contested shot in front of Mississippi State forward Jessika Carter during Wednesday night’s NCAA tournament First Four game at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Ind. Bryant scored 17 points, but the Illini’s NCAA tournament stay was a short one after Mississippi State pulled away for a 70-56 win.
- Robin Scholz/ The News-Gazette
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in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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The Illinois band tries to distract the free throw shots by Mississippi State in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Illinois forward Geovana Lopes (14) and Mississippi State's guard Asianae Johnson (3) in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Illinois guard Camille Jackson (0) watches and reacts from the bench in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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/Illinois forward Geovana Lopes (14) and Mississippi State's guard Asianae Johnson (3) in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Illinois AD Josh Whitman and his wife watch the second half of the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Illinois head coach Shauna Green in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Illinois forward Brynn Shoup-Hill (23) guards Mississippi State's guard Debreasha Powe (21) in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
- Robin Scholz/ The News-Gazette
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The shoes pf Illinois head coach Shauna Green and Illinois forward Brynn Shoup-Hill (23) in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Illinois talks during a time out in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Illinois coach Shauna Green reacts on the sideline Wednesday night. Green got the Illini into the NCAA tournament in her first season, but the season ended with a 70-56 loss to Mississippi State.
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Illinois guard Genesis Bryant (1) splits Mississippi State's forward Denae Carter (25) and Mississippi State's forward Ramani Parker (23) in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
- Robin Scholz/ The News-Gazette
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Illinois head coach Shauna Green's husband Andy leads his section in cheering in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Makira Cook drives to the basket during Wednesday night’s First Four NCAA tournament game against Mississippi State at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Ind. Cook scored a team-high 21 points for Illinois, but the Illini lost 70-56 in the program’s first NCAA tournament game since 2003. Illinois ends the season with a 22-10 record.
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Genesis Bryant and Geovana Lopes defend against Mississippi State guard Anastasia Hayes (No. 0) and forward Jessika Carter during Wednesday night’s game in South Bend, Ind.
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Illinois guard Makira Cook (3) wins the scramble for the ball in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Illinois guard Genesis Bryant (1) and Mississippi State's guard Asianae Johnson (3) in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Illinois vs. Mississippi State in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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The team listens to Illinois head coach Shauna Green during the final timeout and the Illinois band plays on the screen in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
- Robin Scholz/ The News-Gazette
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Hugs and somber looks were on full display for the Illinois women’s basketball team on Wednesday night after the Illini lost 70-56 to Mississippi State in an NCAA tournament First Four game at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Ind. From left, assistant coach Ryan Gensler hugs Geovana Lopes while guards Makira Cook (No. 3) and Adalia McKenzie wave to fans in the crowd.
- Robin Scholz/ The News-Gazette
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Illinois fans give them a standing ovation as they leave the court following their loss to Mississippi State in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
- Robin Scholz/ The News-Gazette
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Illinois guard Adalia McKenzie (24) and Mississippi State's forward Ramani Parker (23) in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Illinois forward Kendall Bostic (44) in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Illinois guard Jada Peebles (11) and Illinois forward Brynn Shoup-Hill (23) guard a Mississippi State player in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
- Robin Scholz/ The News-Gazette
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Illinois players on the bench react to a foul call in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Illinois guard Jada Peebles (11) and Illinois forward Kendall Bostic (44) listen to Illinois head coach Shauna Green during a time out in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Illinois band in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Illinois forward Geovana Lopes (14) and Illinois guard Genesis Bryant (1) and Mississippi State's guard Anastasia Hayes (0) in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
- Robin Scholz/ The News-Gazette
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Illinois guard Makira Cook (3) gets caught by a pick by Mississippi State's forward Jessika Carter (4) while guarding Mississippi State's guard Anastasia Hayes (0) in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
- Robin Scholz/ The News-Gazette
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Illinois head coach Shauna Green in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Illinois head coach Shauna Green in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Illinois guard Makira Cook (3) in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Associate Head Coach Calamity McEntire in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Illinois guard Jada Peebles (11) goes after a loose ball in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Illinois cheerleaders and band in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Illinois bench and fans in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Illinois cheerleaders and band wait in the lobby for the send off to the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Illinois forward Brynn Shoup-Hill (23) wears her boot while waiting to leave for the game, but went ahead and played in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
- Robin Scholz/ The News-Gazette
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Illinois AD ash Whitman gets a laugh as he signed a ketchup bottle for a band member as they wait to leave for the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
- Robin Scholz/ The News-Gazette
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Illinois cheerleaders wait for the team to walk out to the busses in the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Illinois players grin as they walk through the tunnel formed by the band on their way to the bus to go to the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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iThe Illinois band continued to play as the busses with the team headed out to the play-in game of the NCAA women's tournament at Notre Dame in South Bend, In. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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