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Maryland women fall short of Final Four

Terrapins suffer their worst loss of the season as the top-seeded Fighting Irish cruise into the Final Four.

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Maryland Terrapins coach Brenda Frese walks through a gauntlet of fans as she leaves a hotel for the NCAA Women's Tournament region final against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.

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Terrapins' fan Susan Loftus poses for a picture before the game.

Terrapins' fan Susan Loftus poses for a picture before the game.

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The Maryland Terrapins and the Notre Dame Fighiting Irish tip off to start their region final game.

The Maryland Terrapins and the Notre Dame Fighiting Irish tip off to start their region final game.

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Terrapins fans welcome their team to the court.

Terrapins fans welcome their team to the court.

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Terrapins forward Alyssa Thomas comes down with a defensive rebound.

Terrapins forward Alyssa Thomas comes down with a defensive rebound.

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Terrapins forward Tianna Hawkins fouls Fighting Irish guard Natalie Novosel under the basket.

Terrapins forward Tianna Hawkins fouls Fighting Irish guard Natalie Novosel under the basket.

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Terrapins forward Alyssa Thomas and Fighting Irish guard Fraderica Miller land on the court after going for a loose ball.

Terrapins forward Alyssa Thomas and Fighting Irish guard Fraderica Miller land on the court after going for a loose ball.

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Terrapins coach Brenda Frese and the bench plead for a foul call during the game.

Terrapins coach Brenda Frese and the bench plead for a foul call during the game.

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Terrapins center Alicia DeVaughn tries to wrestle the ball away from Fighting Irish forward Devereaux Peters.

Terrapins center Alicia DeVaughn tries to wrestle the ball away from Fighting Irish forward Devereaux Peters.

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Terrapins forward Alyssa Thomas pulls Fighting Irish guard Brittany Mallory out of bounds, giving Maryland possession.

Terrapins forward Alyssa Thomas pulls Fighting Irish guard Brittany Mallory out of bounds, giving Maryland possession.

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Terrapins center Alicia DeVaughn passes the ball under pressure from Fighting Irish guard Natalie Novosel and forward Devereaux Peters.

Terrapins center Alicia DeVaughn passes the ball under pressure from Fighting Irish guard Natalie Novosel and forward Devereaux Peters.

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Terrapins forward Alyssa Thomas grabs the inbound pass over Fighting Irish guard Kayla McBride.

Terrapins forward Alyssa Thomas grabs the inbound pass over Fighting Irish guard Kayla McBride.

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Terrapins coach Brenda Frese talks to her team during a timeout in the second half.

Terrapins coach Brenda Frese talks to her team during a timeout in the second half.

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Terrapins forward Alyssa Thomas pushes her was past Fighting Irish forward Natalie Achonwa.

Terrapins forward Alyssa Thomas pushes her was past Fighting Irish forward Natalie Achonwa.

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Fighting Irish guard Skylar Diggins comes from behind to block a shot by Terrapins guard Brene Moseley.

Fighting Irish guard Skylar Diggins comes from behind to block a shot by Terrapins guard Brene Moseley.

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Terrapins guard Laurin Mincy pushes Fighting Irish forward Natalie Achonwa in the back as guard Kayla McBride grabs a rebound under the Maryland basket.

Terrapins guard Laurin Mincy pushes Fighting Irish forward Natalie Achonwa in the back as guard Kayla McBride grabs a rebound under the Maryland basket.

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Terrapins guard Anjale Barrett drives the lane for two points.

Terrapins guard Anjale Barrett drives the lane for two points.

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Terrapins forward Alyssa Thomas tries to work her way between Fighting Irish guard Skylar Diggins and forward Natalie Achonwa.

Terrapins forward Alyssa Thomas tries to work her way between Fighting Irish guard Skylar Diggins and forward Natalie Achonwa.

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Terrapins coach Brenda Frese instructs her team during the game.

Terrapins coach Brenda Frese instructs her team during the game.

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Terrapins coach Brenda Frese reacts to a Maryland foul.

Terrapins coach Brenda Frese reacts to a Maryland foul.

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Terrapins coach Brenda Frese talks to her team during a timeout.

Terrapins coach Brenda Frese talks to her team during a timeout.

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Terrapins guard Anjale Barrett passes the ball over Fighting Irish guards Brittany Mallory and Kayla McBride.

Terrapins guard Anjale Barrett passes the ball over Fighting Irish guards Brittany Mallory and Kayla McBride.

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Terrapins guard Laurin Mincy and forward Tianna Hawkins get tangled as both go for a rebound, knocking the ball out of bounds for a turnover.

Terrapins guard Laurin Mincy and forward Tianna Hawkins get tangled as both go for a rebound, knocking the ball out of bounds for a turnover.

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Terrapins guard Brene Moseley disagrees with the referee after getting called for a foul.

Terrapins guard Brene Moseley disagrees with the referee after getting called for a foul.

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Terrapins coach Brenda Frese hugs senior guard Kim Rodgers as Rodgers leaves the court for the final time.

Terrapins coach Brenda Frese hugs senior guard Kim Rodgers as Rodgers leaves the court for the final time.

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The toll of the game shows on the faces Terrapins center Lynetta Kizer and guard Kim Rodgers on the bench.

The toll of the game shows on the faces Terrapins center Lynetta Kizer and guard Kim Rodgers on the bench.

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Terrapins forward Alyssa Thomas, left, hugs guard Anjale Barrett as they come off the court for the final time.

Terrapins forward Alyssa Thomas, left, hugs guard Anjale Barrett as they come off the court for the final time.

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Terrapins center Lynetta Kizer, second from right, comforts forward Alyssa Thomas in the locker room after the Terrapins lost their NCAA region final game to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 80-49. At left is Terrapins forward Whitney Bays and at right is Terrapins center Alicia DeVaughn.

Terrapins center Lynetta Kizer, second from right, comforts forward Alyssa Thomas in the locker room after the Terrapins lost their NCAA region final game to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 80-49. At left is Terrapins forward Whitney Bays and at right is Terrapins center Alicia DeVaughn.

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