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Women's Big XII Tournament for USATSI

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For the first time since 2011, the Baylor Lady Bears weren't the ones hoisting the trophy at the end of the weekend. Texas upset them on Sunday with a great outing by freshman Rori Harmon.

It was great to be back on the floor at Municipal Auditorium for the first time since the pre-COVID era, and I’m a big fan of the new lighting they installed at the arena.

Hats off to all of the amazing women that competed this weekend and the women in media I met covering the tournament as well.

Here are my favorite images from the tourney:

Women's Big XII Tournament for USATSI

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Almost exactly one year ago I walked into Municipal Auditorium and picked up my credential for the 2020 Women’s Big 12 Basketball Tournament, set to start the following evening. The men’s tournament had kicked off that day just a few blocks away. Little did I know, within 12 hours the sports world would come to a screeching halt due to COVID-19.

It felt a little surreal to be back in that auditorium this year, finally working the event after a year that changed so many of us. There were COVID protocols in place, meaning fewer fans and decreased access, but it felt like a victory to be there at all.

Of course the Baylor Lady Bears dominated the tournament, as they have every year since 2011.

Here are some of my favorite images from the four days downtown, shot for USA Today Sports Images:

2019 Big XII Men's Basketball Tournament for Imagn

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I had the privilege of photographing the 2019 Big XII Men's Basketball Tournament for the second year last weekend. Those four days at Sprint Center are among my favorite of the year. I grew up a Big XII sports fan, attended a (formerly) Big XII school and love watching how the rivalries unfold and the records don't seem to matter at the end of the season. This year's tournament was great fun and full of nail-biting moments. Here are some of my favorite photos from the first three rounds.