Women's First Four: Mississippi State, Sacred Heart advance
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Field Level Media Jessika Carter posted a game-high 22 points, nine rebounds and f...
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Field Level Media Jessika Carter posted a game-high 22 points, nine rebounds and four blocks to carry No. 11 seed Mississippi State past No. 11 seed Illinois 70-56 in a First Four game at South Bend, Ind., on Wednesday night. Back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019, Mississippi State (21-10) will face No. 6 seed Creighton on Friday. Jerkaila Jordan and Anastasia Hayes each added 11 points for the Bulldogs, who blew open a one-point game at the half by outscoring the Fighting Illini (22-10) 21-8 in the third quarter.