Istanbulluoglu scores 18 points, No. 3 Louisville holds off No. 6 Alabama to reach women's Sweet 16
- Posted on March 23, 2026
- By Washington Post
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Istanbulluoglu scores 18 points, No. 3 Louisville holds off No. 6 Alabama to reach women's Sweet 16
Elif Istanbulluoglu had 18 points and a key steal with 1:42 remaining that led to Reyna Scott’s one-handed jumper as the shot clock expired, Imari Berry added two free throws with 8.2 seconds left and third-seeded Louisville held off No. 6 seed Alabama 69-68 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament
