Gonzaga women NCAA practice

The Gonzaga women practice in Arco Arena in Sacramento, California, Friday, March 26, 2010, in preparation for their Sweet 16 game against Xavier Saturday night.

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Fri., March 26, 2010

Gonzaga's Shannon Reader hoists teammate Carter Schick up on her feet Friday, March 26, 2010, in the locker room at Arco Arena in Sacramento, California, while the team waits to take their turn on the practice court. As they prepare to face Xavier Saturday night, the Zags are staying loose and savoring every moment of their first Sweet 16 experience.

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Gonzaga's Claire Raap, left, and Shannon Reader compete for the ball in a loose ball drill during a practice session in Sacramento's Arco Arena, Friday, March 26, 2010. The Zags play Xavier in the Sweet 16 Saturday night.

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Gonzaga's Vivian Frieson shoots some jump shots during practice on Friday, March 26, 2010, in Sacramento's Arco Arena . The Zags are looking forward to their game against Xavier in the Sweet 16 Saturday night.

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Gonzaga's Vivian Frieson has a laugh during practice Friday, March 26, 2010, in Sacramento's Arco Arena.

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Gonzaga's Heather Bowman works on her layup during practice on Friday, March 26, 2010, in Sacramento's Arco Arena .

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Gonzaga head coach Kelly Graves puts some defensive pressure on Heather Bowman during practice Friday, March 26, 2010, in Sacramento's Arco Arena.

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Kelly Bowen, in front, and Vivian Frieson scramble for the ball during a loose ball drill on Friday, March 26, 2010, in Sacramento's Arco Arena.

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Carter Schick, right, gives teammate Kayla Standish a hug during their practice session on Friday, March 26, 2010, in Sacramento's Arco Arena.

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The Gonzaga women's basketball team ham it up for the cameras after their practice session Friday, March 26, 2010, in the Sacramento's Arco Arena.

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