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Redbirds to Host WNIT Super 16 Thursday at Illinois Wesleyan

Fort Collins, CO – Illinois State women's basketball will host Abilene Christian in the WNIT Super 16 Thursday at Shirk Center on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan, the WNIT announced Monday. Tip off is slated for 6:30 p.m. and ticket information will be announced at a later time.

The Redbirds took down in-state foe Western Illinois 90-80 Sunday, advancing to Thursday's Super 16. Abilene Christian moved by Central Arkansas 75-53 Monday night and booked a trip to Bloomington-Normal. Thursday's matchup will mark the first-ever meeting between the Redbirds and Wildcats.

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