Arizona State advances with 69-61 victory over Vanderbilt in NCAA women's tourney play in Toledo

3/22/2014
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Arizona State University defeated Vanderbilt University 69-61 in an NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament first-round contest today at Savage Arena.

The Sun Devils, who improved to 23-9 with the victory, will play the winner of today's Notre Dame-Robert Morris contest in a second-round contest Monday at 6:30 p.m.

Katie Hempen scored 16 points to lead four players in double figures for Arizona State. Sophie Brunner finished with 14 points, Elisha Davis 11 and Promise Amukamara 10.

Marqu'es Webb finished with 18 points for Vanderbilt (18-13), while Christina Foggie added 16.