The Prairie Fire women’s basketball team celebrates after defeating Illinois College 63-62 on February 14, 2023. The women clinched a share of the Midwest Conference (MWC) title and moved on to win their first MWC tournament in a game against Ripon, 64-61, on February 25. Catessa Duran ’23 (left) was named to the first MWC team. Sophie Elstone ’24 (center) contributed 10 points in the championship game.