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Aces hold on for Senior Day victory over Illinois State

EVANSVILLE — The University of Evansville women's basketball team got it done from the free throw line on Sunday afternoon, sinking 10 free throws over the final 78 seconds to hold on for a 60-56 victory over Illinois State at the Ford Center.

The victory was the third consecutive for the Aces, who have improved to 11-16 on the year with a 6-10 mark in Missouri Valley Conference play. Meanwhile, ISU dropped to 7-21 and 4-13, respectively.

After celebrating seniors Sara Dickey, Ashley Hawkins, Sasha Robinson and Camary Williams with a special pre-game ceremony, it was Dickey and Williams who put the Aces off to a hot start.