Vanderbilt basketball defeats Illinois to make first Sweet 16 since 2009
Vanderbilt women's basketball has advanced to its first Sweet 16 since 2009 after defeating Illinois 75-57. Mikayla Blakes set the NCAA Division I sophomore scoring record with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists in the game.
Vanderbilt women's basketball defeated Illinois 75-57 to advance to the Sweet 16. The No. 2 seed Commodores were led by Mikayla Blakes, who scored 25 points and set the NCAA Division I sophomore scoring record. Justine Pissott added 18 points and Aubrey Galvan had 12. Vanderbilt's defense held Illinois to under 30% shooting from the field. The Commodores will face No. 6 seed Notre Dame on March 27 in Fort Worth, Texas.
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