EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – The St. Louis University Billikens Women’s Basketball team officially takes home a title this season.
The Billikens defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers 69-50 on Saturday for the Women’s National Invitation Tournament championship.
Kyla McMakin and Peyton Kennedy led the way with a combined 39 points in the victory.
The Billikens become the first women’s basketball Atlantic 10 team to earn a postseason crown. SLU rattled off six consecutive victories in the WNIT.
The Billikens won close to home at the First Community Arena at SIUE. Head coach Rebecca Tillett earns a championship in her second season with SLU. The Billikens finish the season 22-18.
Highlights coming up on FOX 2 News at 5.