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Celebrate NGWSD with Illinois Women’s Basketball

Celebrate NGWSD with Illinois Women’s Basketball


CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – In conjunction with the Fighting Illini Women’s Basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 29 vs. Michigan State, Illinois Athletics will celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day. The game starts at 5 p.m. CT, however the action will start at 3:30 p.m. when doors open for pre-game festivities.

All kids 12 and under will receive free admission to the Big Ten tilt. Those tickets can be received by stopping by the ticket office window to claim. All kids in attendance have a chance at receiving a free mini basketball hoop.

A pre-game clinic featuring student-athletes from numerous Fighting Illini women’s teams will take place.

Additionally, just down the street at Huff Hall, the 2023 Youth Cheerleading Clinic will take place starting at 1:30 p.m. and running to 3:30 p.m., just in time for parents to take their kids over to State Farm Center.

Due to a great response, the clinic has reached its participation limit and registration is now closed. More information about the clinic and future cheer camps can be found HERE.

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