Istanbulluoglu scores 18 points, No. 3 Louisville holds off No. 6 Alabama to reach women's Sweet 16
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Louisville forward Laura Ziegler, right, and guard Tajianna Roberts (22) celebrate with guard Imari Berry, center, after Berry made two free throws to put Louisville ahead during the second half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Alabama, Monday, March 23, 2026, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)Louisville forward Elif Istanbulluoglu, center, battles Alabama forward Essence Cody, left, for possession of the ball during the second half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, March 23, 2026, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)Alabama guard Ace Austin (1) blocks the shot of Louisville forward Elif Istanbulluoglu (11) during the second half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, March 23, 2026, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)Alabama guard Diana Collins (20) shoots over Louisville forward Laura Ziegler (0) during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, March 23, 2026 in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)Alabama guard Ta'mia Scott (15) shoots over Louisville guard Imari Berry (2) during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, March 23, 2026 in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
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Louisville forward Laura Ziegler, right, and guard Tajianna Roberts (22) celebrate with guard Imari Berry, center, after Berry made two free throws to put Louisville ahead during the second half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Alabama, Monday, March 23, 2026, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
