SAN ANTONIO — With 1:20 left in the fourth quarter, Amaka Agugua-Hamilton called a timeout after Brice Calip knocked down a shot from deep.
The scoreboard read 86-62 in favor of Stanford. One of the great seasons in the proud history of the Missouri State women's basketball program was nearing its end.
Lengthy hugs were given on the Lady Bears' way to the bench and until minutes after the final buzzer sounded.
Emotions poured out at the realization that the team's journey was over.
"We're a family," Agugua-Hamilton said after a deep breath. "I truly love them and we truly care about each other.