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March Sadness: The agony of defeat in the NCAA Tournament

Virginia Tech's Olivia Summiel high-fives fans after a loss to Baylor.
Virginia Tech's Olivia Summiel high-fives fans after a loss to Baylor.
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James Madison's Julien Wooden (22) reacts after the second-round loss to Duke.
James Madison's Julien Wooden (22) reacts after the second-round loss to Duke.
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Ohio State guard Rikki Harris (1) reacts in the final minute of the women's NCAA Tournament second-round game against Duke.
Ohio State guard Rikki Harris (1) reacts in the final minute of the women's NCAA Tournament second-round game against Duke.
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The Kansas Jayhawks bench looks on during a second-round loss to Gonzaga.
The Kansas Jayhawks bench looks on during a second-round loss to Gonzaga.
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Dayton's DaRon Holmes II reacts during the second half of the second-round loss to Arizona.
Dayton's DaRon Holmes II reacts during the second half of the second-round loss to Arizona.
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Vermont guards Sam Alamutu and Aaron Deloney react after the Catamounts' loss to Duke.
Vermont guards Sam Alamutu and Aaron Deloney react after the Catamounts' loss to Duke.
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Louisville's Merissah Russell walks off the court after the Cardinals' loss to Middle Tennessee.
Louisville's Merissah Russell walks off the court after the Cardinals' loss to Middle Tennessee.
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Dejected BYU players walk off the court after the No. 6-seeded Cougars were upset by No. 11 seed Duquesne in the first round fo the East region.
Dejected BYU players walk off the court after the No. 6-seeded Cougars were upset by No. 11 seed Duquesne in the first round fo the East region.
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Howard guard Jordan Hairston reacts after the Bison's First Four loss to Wagner.
Howard guard Jordan Hairston reacts after the Bison's First Four loss to Wagner.
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Virginia guard Ryan Dunn leaves the court after the Cavaliers' First Four loss to Colorado State.
Virginia guard Ryan Dunn leaves the court after the Cavaliers' First Four loss to Colorado State.
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Morehead State guard Riley Minix (22) is consoled by head coach Preston Spradlin after the Eagles lost to Illinois Fighting Illini in the first round.
Morehead State guard Riley Minix (22) is consoled by head coach Preston Spradlin after the Eagles lost to Illinois Fighting Illini in the first round.
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Michigan State's Tyson Walker reacts during the second half of a second-round loss to North Carolina.
Michigan State's Tyson Walker reacts during the second half of a second-round loss to North Carolina.
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Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit walks off the court after the Badgers' loss to James Madison.
Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit walks off the court after the Badgers' loss to James Madison.
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The Saint Mary's bench during the second half of the Gaels' loss to Grand Canyon.
The Saint Mary's bench during the second half of the Gaels' loss to Grand Canyon.
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New Mexico's Jaelen House puts his head in his hands as he is consoled by Sebastian Forsling during the loss to Clemson.
New Mexico's Jaelen House puts his head in his hands as he is consoled by Sebastian Forsling during the loss to Clemson.
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McNeese State forwards Christian Shumate (24) and CJ Felder (11) react during the Cowboys' loss to Gonzaga.
McNeese State forwards Christian Shumate (24) and CJ Felder (11) react during the Cowboys' loss to Gonzaga.
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Drake guards Tucker DeVries (12) and Atin Wright (10) leave the court after the Bulldogs' loss to Washington State.
Drake guards Tucker DeVries (12) and Atin Wright (10) leave the court after the Bulldogs' loss to Washington State.
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Akron guard Tavari Johnson (5) reacts after the Zips lost to the Creighton Bluejays in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
Akron guard Tavari Johnson (5) reacts after the Zips lost to the Creighton Bluejays in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
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Long Beach State players react after the 49ers' loss against the Arizona Wildcats in the first round.
Long Beach State players react after the 49ers' loss against the Arizona Wildcats in the first round.
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Boise State forward O'Mar Stanley (1) leaves the court after the Broncos' First Four loss to Colorado.
Boise State forward O'Mar Stanley (1) leaves the court after the Broncos' First Four loss to Colorado.
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Montana State forward John Olmsted walks off the court after the Bobcats' First Four loss to Grambling State.
Montana State forward John Olmsted walks off the court after the Bobcats' First Four loss to Grambling State.
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