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Villanova vs. Florida Gulf Coast: Women's basketball NCAA tournament photos

In front of a loud, packed Finneran Pavilion, the No. 4 Wildcats came away with a 76-57 win over No. 12 Florida Gulf Coast to advance to the Sweet 16 for the first time in 20 years. It was Villanova’s 30th win of the season which passes the 1981-82 AIAW Final Four team for most wins in a single season. The victory also marked head coach Denise Dillon’s 400th career win, including her 17 seasons at Drexel.

Villanova players celebrate their victory over Florida Gulf Coast to advance  in the Women's NCAA Tournament.at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University on March 20, 2023. L-R:  Maddy Siegrist, Lucy Olsen, and Bella Runyan.
Villanova players celebrate their victory over Florida Gulf Coast to advance in the Women's NCAA Tournament.at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University on March 20, 2023. L-R: Maddy Siegrist, Lucy Olsen, and Bella Runyan.Read moreCharles Fox / Staff Photographer
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