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Women's NIT final: Toledo vs. USC

Toledo women's basketball team defeated Southern California to win the Women's National Invitation Tournament.

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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Enlarge | Buy This Photo The University of Toledo women's basketball team takes the court against USC. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo UT's Naama Shafir dives for a loose ball. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo UT's Haylie Linn passes the ball over USC's Ashley Corral. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Toledo's Yolanda Richardson (33) grabs a rebound against USC's Christina Marinacci (00) and Kari LaPlante (13). THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Toledo's Andola Dortch (22) goes to the net against USC's Jacki Gemelos (23). THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Toledo's Melissa Goodal (32) steals the ball from USC's Jacki Gemelos (23). THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Toledo's Naama Shafir holds her chin after being elbowed by a USC player. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Fans cheer for the University of Toledo against USC during the WNIT final. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo University of Toledo fans cheer for the Rockets against Southern California. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo University of Toledo fans cheer during the WNIT championship game THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo University of Toledo fans cheer for the Rockets. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Toledo student John Gaspar, right, high-fives a fellow UT student after the Rockets score against USC. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo USC players walk off the court after being defeated by Toledo in the WNIT championship game. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo UT's Melissa Goodall dumps confetti on coach Tricia Cullop after they defeated USC to win the WNIT championship. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Melissa Goodall celebrates with coach Tricia Cullop after UT defeated USC. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Toledo fans celebrate the women's victory over USC. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

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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Enlarge | Buy This Photo UT seniors Jessica Williams, front, hugs Melissa Goodall after UT defeated USC. THE BLADE/LORI KING

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.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo University of Toledo players celebrates their victory over USC to claim the WNIT championship game Saturday at Savage Arena. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Women's NIT final: Toledo vs. USC

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