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Illinois State Women Make History with Fourth-Straight MVC Indoor Title

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The Illinois State track & field program made history on day three of the 2021 Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships, becoming the first women's team in conference history to win four-consecutive MVC indoor titles.

After trailing Southern Illinois by 40 points following the first two days of competition, the 'Birds scored 70 points on championship Sunday to secure the win and finish with 138 points.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The women's high jumpers swept the competition, going 1-2-3-7 and scoring 26 points to give the Redbirds the lead heading into the 4x400-meter relay.