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Illinois State women battle Troy in WNIT semifinal thriller

NORMAL — The Illinois State women's basketball team summoned all its offensive firepower and a spectacular performance from its superstar sophomore Wednesday at CEFCU Arena.

Yet Troy leaned on its rebounding muscle and unusually accurate 3-point shooting to ensure that was not enough.

In a Women's National Invitation Tournament semifinal shootout for the ages, Troy rallied from a nine-point fourth quarter deficit to edge the Redbirds 99-96 before a thoroughly engaged crowd of 2,406.

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Illinois State head coach Kristen Gillespie hugs Elyce Knudsen (1) at the end of the game against Troy on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during WNIT at CEFCU Arena.