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Illinois women’s basketball team wins WBIT title

Illini women's basketball team sideline as viewed from the court. nine players are standing, squatting, or sitting and cheering on their teammakes. They are wearing white Illinois uniforms.
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The University of Illinois women’s basketball team won the inaugural WBIT tournament, marking the first postseason title the team has ever won. The Illini beat Villanova 71-57, and were led by Makira Cook, who scored 27 points. For a fuller breakdown of the game, visit the the Fighting Illini website.

Catch up on our early season look at this team, and mark your calendars for next season’s ticket sales.

Congrats to these incredible women, and their coach, Shauna Green!

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