Blakes leads Vanderbilt to 1st Sweet 16 since 2009 with near triple-double in March Madness

Mikayla Blakes led Vanderbilt to their first Sweet 16 appearance since 2009 with a near triple-double in a 75-57 win over Illinois. Vanderbilt will play Notre Dame in the regional semifinal on Friday, seeking to match their program record of 30 wins in a season.
Vanderbilt beat Illinois 75-57 to advance to the Sweet 16. Mikayla Blakes scored 25 points, with 10 rebounds and nine assists. Justine Pissott added 18 points. Vanderbilt will play Notre Dame on Friday. The Commodores are one win away from matching their program record of 30 wins. Illinois' season ended with a 22-12 record.
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