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Illinois Defeats Colorado, Advances to Second Round of NCAA Tournament
Illinois defeated Colorado 66-57 in the first round of the NCAA tournament. The Illini advance to the second round for a second straight year.
The Illinois Fighting Illini (22-11) survived against the Colorado Buffaloes (22-12) at Memorial Gymnasium on the Vanderbilt University campus in Nashville, Tennessee. The Illini reached the second round of the NCAA tournament, marking their second consecutive year advancing. According to Joe Vozzelli, the News-Gazette's on-site reporter, neither team had a particularly smooth offensive performance. Jasmine Brown-Hagger, Illinois' junior guard, suffered a left ankle sprain during the third quarter, requiring assistance off the court. Brown-Hagger returned to the game with 35 seconds left in the third, playing most of the fourth quarter despite the injury. After the game, Brown-Hagger had ice and kinesiology tape on her ankle.
Key Facts
- Illinois defeated Colorado 66-57 in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Nashville, Tennessee.
- The Illini advance to the tournament's second round.
- Jasmine Brown-Hagger sprained her left ankle in the third quarter but returned to play.
- Brown-Hagger's ankle was iced and taped after the game.
- The game took place at Memorial Gymnasium on the Vanderbilt University campus.
- News-Gazette reporter Joe Vozzelli covered the game.
Primary Source
Research Sources
- The News-Gazette — Inside The Arena: Illini move on to second round of NCAA tournament
- The News-Gazette — Toughness, resiliency help Illini survive, advance at NCAA tournament
- ABC News — Illinois beats Colorado for 1st round win as youngest team in women's NCAA Tournament