She scores a team-high 17 points, but Fire fall to Lynx. Portland's top pick Jackie Stiles to compete at shooting guard, but also work at point. Nervous day ends in relief for Mitchem Too keyed-up to watch, she was on basketball court when her time came. Taking a shot at WNBA Jackie Stiles and Tara Mitchem will participate in the draft today. Fans get one final chance to salute Lady Bears at the team banquet.
Fans maintain loyalty as they line streets and wait for glimpse.
Hometown going all out for Stiles April 14 celebration in Claflin, Kan., includes a parade and ceremony. Lady Bears sad that season has to end Southwest Missouri State seniors left to wonder what might have been. Purdue's strength up front ends the Lady Bears' NCAA Tournament run. Mourning their loss, followers celebrate the wins that brought fame to the Ladies. Nine years later, the dream stays the same SMS' trip to the Final Four in 1992 remembered as '01 team gets ready.