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.
Beverly Schaefer
The women’s basketball team won its fourth consecutive Ivy League title in March, earning a fourth trip to the NCAA Tournament. While the journey to Waco, Texas, did not prove fruitful — the Tigers lost their opening game, 60-44 to Florida State — the trip provided some memorable images of the team and its supporters, captured by photographer Beverly Schaefer.
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.
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.
Sophomore Mariah Smith gives a Nixon-esque salute as the Tigers exit the plane in Texas.
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.
Forward Alex Wheatley '16 controls the post in a March 23 practice at Baylor University's Ferrell Center.
Princeton coach Courtney Banghart oversees practice. In just six seasons, she has won 117 games — second best in program history.
Longtime friends Lauren Polansky '13, left, and Niveen Rasheed '13 share a light moment at the March 23 pregame press conference.
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.
Starting guard Kate Miller '13 is introduced before the Florida State game.
Niveen Rasheed '13 passes to a cutting teammate in the opening half.
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.
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.