Mississippi State women throttle Illini to win First Four game

  • Mississippi State's Jessika Carter (4) and JerKaila Jordan (2) celebrate the team's win over Illinois in a First Four game on Wednesday in South Bend, Ind.

    Mississippi State's Jessika Carter (4) and JerKaila Jordan (2) celebrate the team's win over Illinois in a First Four game on Wednesday in South Bend, Ind. Associated Press

  • Illinois' Genesis Bryant, left, tries to drive past Mississippi State's Jessika Carter (4) during the second half of a First Four game in the team's win over Illinois.

    Illinois' Genesis Bryant, left, tries to drive past Mississippi State's Jessika Carter (4) during the second half of a First Four game in the team's win over Illinois. Associated Press

  • Mississippi State's Denae Carter, left, shoots over Illinois' Geovana Lopes during the second half of a First Four game on Wednesday, in South Bend, Ind.

    Mississippi State's Denae Carter, left, shoots over Illinois' Geovana Lopes during the second half of a First Four game on Wednesday, in South Bend, Ind. Associated Press

 
Updated 3/15/2023 8:51 PM

Jessika Carter had 22 points, nine rebounds and four blocks, Anastasia Hayes added 11 points, seven rebounds and five assists and Mississippi State beat Illinois 70-56 on Wednesday night to begin the NCAA Tournament in a First Four game.

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