USI Women's Basketball secured its first-ever Division I victory in a national postseason tournament, defeating UIC 69-64 in the first round of the WNIT, extending their winning streak to 11 games.

The Big Picture

The victory marks a historic milestone for the program, advancing them to the second round and setting up a home game against the University of Wisconsin.

By the Numbers
  • USI shot nearly 42% from the field, with Triniti Ralston leading the game with a career-high 25 points.
  • USI forced UIC into 23 turnovers, showcasing a strong defensive performance.
  • UIC's Makiya Williams led with 17 points, but UIC was held to under 34% shooting.
State of Play
  • USI, with a record of 25-6, will face the 13-16 Wisconsin team at home on Monday.
  • Radio coverage will be available on 95.7 FM The Spin and 97.7 FM WREF, with details on live streaming to be announced.
What's Next

USI will host Wisconsin on Monday, aiming to continue their impressive winning streak and advance further in the WNIT.

Bottom Line

USI Women's Basketball makes history with their first WNIT win, emphasizing a strong defensive performance and standout individual efforts, setting the stage for a compelling matchup against Wisconsin.