MTSU upsets Louisville with 3rd-largest comeback in history of NCAA women's tournament
Savannah Wheeler scored 20 of her 22 points in the second half, and No. 11 seed Middle Tennessee stormed back from 18 points down to defeat sixth-seeded Louisville 71-69 in the first round of the NCAA women's tournament in Baton Rouge, La.
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Savannah Wheeler scored 20 of her 22 points in the second half, and No. 11 seed Middle Tennessee stormed back from 18 points down to defeat sixth-seeded Louisville 71-69 in the first round of the NCAA women's tournament in Baton Rouge, La.