Illinois tops Colorado as Mia Zenere leads team in NCAA Tournament victory

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Mar 22, 2026
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Mia Zenere, a former basketball standout from Example Academy, helped her current team, the Illinois Fighting Illini, secure a 66-57 win over the Colorado Buffaloes in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 21.

The matchup was held at Memorial Gymnasium at 7:30 p.m.

Next, the Illinois Fighting Illini will play on Monday, March 23, at 6 p.m. at Memorial Gymnasium.

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Mia Zenere — Guard — Sophomore — 5′11″ — Hometown: Mokena

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