Milwaukee, Wis. – The Illinois Tech Scarlet Hawks secured a commanding 88–62 win over the Alverno Inferno, thanks to double-digit scoring performances from all three seniors in their final career games. Illinois Tech recorded its 10th win of the season, finishing with a 10-15 overall record and a 6-10 mark in NACC play. Alverno concluded its season at 2-23 and 0-16 in conference competition.

The first quarter saw Illinois Tech and Alverno trading early baskets, setting a competitive tone. Alverno opened the game with a fast-break layup by senior Morgan Golabowski, but Julia Bucci quickly responded to tie it. After a back-and-forth offensive exchange, Illinois Tech led 19-14 at the four-minute mark. That's when senior Julia Bucci took over, propelling the Scarlet Hawks to a 29-19 lead by the end of the quarter. In the final minutes of the first, Bucci went 3-for-3 from the field for eight points while adding a steal and two rebounds.

Illinois Tech controlled the second quarter, extending its lead with efficient scoring and strong defense. The Scarlet Hawks maintained momentum throughout the quarter with key baskets from all three seniors. Julia Bucci, Kaya Jones, and Allie Sillo combined for 16 points, stretching the lead to 51-29 at halftime.

In the third quarter, Alverno outscored the Scarlet Hawks 23-13. Key plays from Ventura Gemini and Arlaysia Braggs fueled Alverno's surge, cutting the deficit from 22 to 12 points by the end of the period.

Illinois Tech reasserted control in the fourth quarter, returning to its first-half dominance to seal the victory. An early Bucci steal led to a Cam Joko three-pointer, sparking a run that extended the lead to 67-52. Key layups by Allie Sillo, Halle Williams, and Kaya Jones, along with clutch free throws from Bucci and Jones, helped Illinois Tech close out the game. The seniors fittingly capped off the season, combining to score seven of the final nine points as the Scarlet Hawks secured an 88-62 victory.

Congratulations to Julia Bucci, Kaya Jones, and Allie Sillo on your careers as Scarlet Hawks!

Scarlet Hawk Standouts

• Julia Bucci: Led the Scarlet Hawks with 26 points on efficient shooting (8-of-14 FG, 6-of-8 3PT, 4-of-4 FT), along with 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals.
• Allie Sillo: Contributed 20 points on 8-of-15 shooting.
• Kaya Jones: Led the team with 7 assists while adding 11 points.
• Grace Goodnough: Dominated the glass with 12 rebounds, creating second-chance opportunities and maintaining Illinois Tech's interior presence.

Inferno Standouts

• Arlaysia Braggs: Recorded a standout double-double with 24 points and 14 rebounds, leading her team's offensive efforts despite its struggles.

Inside the Box Score

• Shooting Efficiency: The Scarlet Hawks finished the game shooting 43.0% from the field and an impressive 44.0% from three-point range. Their efficiency from deep played a key role in maintaining offensive momentum.
• Dominance in the Paint: Illinois Tech outscored Alverno 44-28 in points in the paint, capitalizing on second-chance opportunities and interior scoring.
• Rebounding Battle: Illinois Tech controlled the glass with a 54-38 rebounding advantage, led by Grace Goodnough's 12 rebounds. Second-chance points (17 for Illinois Tech vs. 6 for Alverno) further emphasized their dominance inside.
• Fourth-Quarter Surge: The Scarlet Hawks sealed the game with strong free-throw shooting (77.78% in Q4) and a defensive stand that limited Alverno to just 5-of-20 shooting in the final period.
• Bench Impact: Illinois Tech's bench contributed 28 points, compared to just 9 from Alverno.