Slide show - Women's basketball at the NCAA Tournament

President Tilghman high-fives guard Blake Dietrick '15 as the Tigers await their destination at a March 18 selection-show party in Princeton. Princeton earned a No. 9 seed, facing No. 8 Florida State in the opening round.

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On the flight to the host site in Waco, Texas, Lauren Polansky '13, left, catches up on work while Meg Bowen '13 catches up on rest.

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Sophomore Mariah Smith gives a Nixon-esque salute as the Tigers exit the plane in Texas.

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A team photo on the tarmac. This was Princeton's fourth straight NCAA Tournament trip, and the final one for four seniors in the Class of 2013.

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Forward Alex Wheatley '16 controls the post in a March 23 practice at Baylor University's Ferrell Center.

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Princeton coach Courtney Banghart oversees practice. In just six seasons, she has won 117 games — second best in program history.

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Longtime friends Lauren Polansky '13, left, and Niveen Rasheed '13 share a light moment at the March 23 pregame press conference.

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From left, Blake Dietrick '15, Jess Shivers '15, and Mariah Smith '15 get a rousing sendoff from the team hotel, thanks to the Princeton cheerleaders and band.

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Starting guard Kate Miller '13 is introduced before the Florida State game.

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Niveen Rasheed '13 passes to a cutting teammate in the opening half.

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Blake Dietrick '15 looks for an opening. Her back-to-back 3-pointers in the second half drew Princeton to within one point, 38-37.

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Florida State took control in the final 10 minutes. With less than a minute remaining, underclassmen greet the seniors as they leave the court for the final time as Tigers.

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