Photo Gallery: Portland Regional Day One

Fans, bands, players and teams at Moda Center.

Cameron Brink fouled out of her final game at Stanford. (Photo: Serena Morones)

Day One of the Portland Regional of the women’s NCAA Tournament started with fans lined up outside Moda Center. It ended with two teams sent home.

No. 3 seed North Carolina State recovered from a double-digit halftime deficit to upset No. 2 Stanford 77-67 on Friday. And No. 1 seed Texas beat fourth-seeded Gonzaga 67-47 in the nightcap.

Texas will play NC State on Sunday at Moda Center with a trip to the Final Four at stake.

Photographers Serena Morones and Naji Saker were on site Friday to capture the action and atmosphere. Their photo gallery is worth your time:

Cameron Brink had 13 points and 9 rebounds in her final game. (Photo: Serena Morones)

North Carolina State players celebrate with the band. (Photo: Naji Saker)

The four-day event includes two regional brackets. (Photo: Serena Morones)

Fans, bands, cheerleaders and players. (Photos: Serena Morones)

Fans flocked to Moda Center on Friday. (Photos: Serena Morones)

Stanford blew a 10-point halftime lead. (Photos: Naji Saker)

Texas beat Gonzaga 69-47 on Friday. (Photos: Serena Morones)

Texas Fans showed up at Moda Center. (Photo: Serena Morones)

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