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Updated: March 24, 2026 @ 8:39 am
Vanderbilt forward Aiyana Mitchell (14) celebrates with forward Trinity Wilson, right, after the team’s win against Illinois in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Monday, March 23, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
Vanderbilt guard Mikayla Blakes (1) and guard Aubrey Galvan, right, celebrate after winning against Illinois in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Monday, March 23, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
Vanderbilt guard Mikayla Blakes (1) dribble the ball past Illinois guard Maddie Webber, right, during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Monday, March 23, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
Vanderbilt guard Justine Pissott shoots the ball during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Illinois, Monday, March 23, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
Illinois center Lety Vasconcelos (35) walks off the court after the team’s loss against Vanderbilt in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Monday, March 23, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
Vanderbilt forward Aiyana Mitchell (14) celebrates with forward Trinity Wilson, right, after the team’s win against Illinois in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Monday, March 23, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
Vanderbilt guard Mikayla Blakes (1) and guard Aubrey Galvan, right, celebrate after winning against Illinois in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Monday, March 23, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
Vanderbilt guard Mikayla Blakes (1) dribble the ball past Illinois guard Maddie Webber, right, during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Monday, March 23, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
Vanderbilt guard Justine Pissott shoots the ball during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Illinois, Monday, March 23, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
Illinois center Lety Vasconcelos (35) walks off the court after the team’s loss against Vanderbilt in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Monday, March 23, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mikayla Blakes scored 25 points as No. 2 seed Vanderbilt beat seventh-seeded Illinois 75-57 Monday night to advance to the Sweet 16 in the women’s NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2009.
Vanderbilt (29-4) now is one off matching the 30-win seasons of the 1993 Final Four squad and the 2001-02 Commodores for most wins in program history. The Commodores will play No. 6 seed Notre Dame, a winner over Ohio State earlier Monday, in the Fort Worth 1 Region on Friday in their 15th regional semifinal all-time.
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