The UIS women's basketball team will hit the road to take on the Union Bulldogs in Jackson, Tenn. on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. for a non-conference matchup.
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Illinois Springfield (0-3)
UIS is听seeking its first victory of the 2024-25 season following a loss to Stephens last Thursday. The game began with a tightly contested first quarter, but a strong second quarter from Stephens听created a 16-point halftime lead. UIS made adjustments and fought back in the third, cutting the deficit to 11 points. However, Stephens regained momentum in the fourth, extending the lead to 18. Despite a late 8-0 run by the Prairie Stars, highlighted by two three-pointers from Diavian Mehundrew, UIS was unable to close the gap, ultimately falling 70-56.
The Prairie Stars also faced Division I Marquette in a road exhibition on Monday. Although UIS struggled throughout the game, the matchup offered valuable experience against a high-level opponent, with the final score reflecting a 92-37 loss.
Through the first three games of the season, UIS is averaging 57.0 points per game, shooting 36.6% from the field and 25.5% from three-point range. The team is also averaging 34.7 rebounds, 10.7 assists, and 10.7 steals per game.听
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听听听听听听听听Niyah Udoiwod听听 听听听 听听听 听听 听 8.0 pts | 4.3 reb | 2.0 stl
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Union (3-1)
The Union Bulldogs, ranked No. 8 by the WBCA to start the 2024-25 season, began their campaign with a听win over NAIA opponent Williams Baptist. Both teams displayed strong offensive performances, leading to a high-scoring and exciting game. Union took control in the second quarter, building a 12-point lead by halftime. They extended their advantage in the third, pushing the margin to as much as 32 points. The Bulldogs wrapped up the contest with a decisive 110-81 victory.
The Bulldogs currently average 89.3 points per game on 42.6% shooting from the field and 32.0% shooting from three. Union also averages 37.0 rebounds, 17.5 assists, and 12.5 steals per game.听
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听听听听听听听听Macey Lee听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 12.5 pts | 2.8 reb | 1.5 stl
听听听听听听听听Olivia Lee听听 听听听 听听听 听听听听听听听听听听听听听12.3 pts | 3.5 reb
听听听听听听听听Bethany Dillard听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 11.8 pts听
听听听听听听听听Jeremia Montgomery听 听 听 10.5 pts | 4.3 reb | 2.0 ast
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