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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.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/wbb_1.jpg?itok=XJfHPWxg)
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
![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.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/wbb_3.jpg?itok=3Qf1oY07)
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.
Beverly Schaefer
![Sophomore Mariah Smith gives a Nixon-esque salute as the Tigers exit the plane in Texas.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/wbb_4.jpg?itok=cFKgZrB9)
Sophomore Mariah Smith gives a Nixon-esque salute as the Tigers exit the plane in Texas.
Beverly Schaefer
![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.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/wbb_5.jpg?itok=zibfbnAR)
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.
Beverly Schaefer
![Forward Alex Wheatley '16 controls the post in a March 23 practice at Baylor University's Ferrell Center.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/wbb_8.jpg?itok=ypy5BTfA)
Forward Alex Wheatley '16 controls the post in a March 23 practice at Baylor University's Ferrell Center.
Beverly Schaefer
![Princeton coach Courtney Banghart oversees practice. In just six seasons, she has won 117 games — second best in program history.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/wbb_11.jpg?itok=OYUzJoRx)
Princeton coach Courtney Banghart oversees practice. In just six seasons, she has won 117 games — second best in program history.
Beverly Schaefer
![Longtime friends Lauren Polansky '13, left, and Niveen Rasheed '13 share a light moment at the March 23 pregame press conference.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/wbb_7.jpg?itok=9JINZWnn)
Longtime friends Lauren Polansky '13, left, and Niveen Rasheed '13 share a light moment at the March 23 pregame press conference.
Beverly Schaefer
![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.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/wbb_12.jpg?itok=ME4bLz6u)
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.
Beverly Schaefer
![Starting guard Kate Miller '13 is introduced before the Florida State game.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/wbb_13.jpg?itok=xxhkdIqQ)
Starting guard Kate Miller '13 is introduced before the Florida State game.
Beverly Schaefer
![Niveen Rasheed '13 passes to a cutting teammate in the opening half.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/wbb_15.jpg?itok=cNMdHlXY)
Niveen Rasheed '13 passes to a cutting teammate in the opening half.
Beverly Schaefer
![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.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/wbb_17.jpg?itok=dZFmMrYu)
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.
Beverly Schaefer
![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.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/wbb_18.jpg?itok=0mSpuYvX)
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.
Beverly Schaefer