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Ava Gugliuzza, former Lincoln-Way West High School standout, played on Thursday, February 1 in NCAA D1 game

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SIU Edwardsville Cougars Coach Samantha Quigley Smith (2024) | https://lewisflyers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/coaches/samantha-quigley-smith/2476

SIU Edwardsville Cougars Coach Samantha Quigley Smith (2024) | https://lewisflyers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/coaches/samantha-quigley-smith/2476

By Metro East Sun

On Thursday, February 1, former Lincoln-Way West High School standout, Ava Gugliuzza’s current college team, the SIU Edwardsville Cougars, won 67-61 in their NCAA D1 game against the Little Rock Trojans.

The game took place in Edwardsville, Illinois. This was the second matchup against the Little Rock Trojans this season.

The SIU Edwardsville Cougars’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, February 3 at 1 p.m. in Edwardsville, Illinois.

Name: Ava Gugliuzza

Position: Guard

Hometown: New Lennox

Height: 5′5″

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