Mizzou Women’s Basketball Secures Victory Over illinois, 71-68
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri women’s basketball team defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini 71-68 on Wednesday evening at the Mizzou Arena. The Tigers (7-3) held off a late Illinois rally, securing the win with strong free-throw shooting down the stretch.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading leads throughout. Mizzou built a lead in the third quarter, but illinois responded with a strong push in the fourth. Ultimately, Mizzou was able to hold onto its lead at the free-throw line and close out the contest.
Senior forward Hayley Frank led the Tigers in scoring with 22 points, while guard Sara-Chisom Ndlovu added 14 points. Freshman forward Emma Sutcliffe contributed 11 points and a team-high 7 rebounds. Mizzou outrebounded the Illini 36-34, led by a season-high nine boards from Sutcliffe. Source: MUTigers.com
Key stats
- Mizzou Score: 71
- Illinois Score: 68
- Hayley Frank (Mizzou): 22 points
- Sara-Chisom Ndlovu (mizzou): 14 points
- Emma Sutcliffe (Mizzou): 11 points, 7 rebounds
- Rebounds (Mizzou): 36
- Rebounds (Illinois): 34
UP NEXT
Mizzou will travel to take on Saint Louis at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Chaifetz Arena. The game will be live on ESPN+. Source: MUTigers.com
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