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Women's NIT final: Toledo vs. USC

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UT players pray in their locker room prior to the game against USC for the WNIT championship game Saturday at Savage Arena. Toledo won 76-68.

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The University of Toledo women's basketball team takes the court against USC.

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UT's Naama Shafir dives for a loose ball.

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UT's Haylie Linn passes the ball over USC's Ashley Corral.

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Toledo's Yolanda Richardson (33) grabs a rebound against USC's Christina Marinacci (00) and Kari LaPlante (13).

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Toledo's Andola Dortch (22) goes to the net against USC's Jacki Gemelos (23).

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Toledo's Melissa Goodal (32) steals the ball from USC's Jacki Gemelos (23).

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Toledo's Naama Shafir holds her chin after being elbowed by a USC player.

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Fans cheer for the University of Toledo against USC during the WNIT final.

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University of Toledo fans cheer for the Rockets against Southern California.

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University of Toledo fans cheer during the WNIT championship game

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University of Toledo fans cheer for the Rockets.

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Toledo student John Gaspar, right, high-fives a fellow UT student after the Rockets score against USC.

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USC players walk off the court after being defeated by Toledo in the WNIT championship game.

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UT's Melissa Goodall dumps confetti on coach Tricia Cullop after they defeated USC to win the WNIT championship.

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Melissa Goodall celebrates with coach Tricia Cullop after UT defeated USC.

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Toledo fans celebrate the women's victory over USC.

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Toledo's Naama Shafir holds the net after Courtney Ingersoll cut it down for her, after UT defeated USC to win the WNIT championship.

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UT seniors Jessica Williams, with white band, and Melissa Goodall hold up the trophy after defeating USC to win the WNIT championship.

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UT seniors Jessica Williams, front, hugs Melissa Goodall after UT defeated USC.

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Toledo's Yolanda Richardson is handed her trophy for earning the all-tourney team after the Rockets defeated USC to win the WNIT championship.

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Toledo's Naama Shafir, left, and other teammates hold The Blade announcing their victory over USC to win the WNIT championship.

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University of Toledo players celebrates their victory over USC to claim the WNIT championship game Saturday at Savage Arena.

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