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Lincoln-Way West High School standout Ava Gugliuzza’s college team lost in NCAA D1 game on Thursday, January 18

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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, January 18, former Lincoln-Way West High School standout, Ava Gugliuzza’s current college team, the SIU Edwardsville Cougars, lost 73-79 in their NCAA D1 game against the Lindenwood Lions.

The game took place in St. Charles, Missouri. This was the first matchup against the Lindenwood Lions this season.

The SIU Edwardsville Cougars’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, January 20 at 1:30 p.m. in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Name: Ava Gugliuzza

Position: Guard

Hometown: New Lennox

Height: 5′5″

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