Vanderbilt defeats Illinois Fighting Illini in NCAA Tournament; Hayven Smith, Lincoln-Way East alum, plays

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Mar 24, 2026
Byb. c. sawyer
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On Monday, March 23, the Illinois Fighting Illini women’s basketball team, featuring former Lincoln-Way East High School star Hayven Smith, were defeated 75-57 by the Vanderbilt Commodores in the NCAA Tournament.

The matchup was held at Memorial Gymnasium, with tipoff at 6 p.m.

Hayven Smith
Hayven Smith — Center — Sophomore — 6′6″ — Hometown: Frankfort

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