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Becker Senior High School standout Julia Bengtson’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Thursday, January 4

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Eastern Illinois Panthers Coach Matt Bollant (2024) | https://newschannel20.com/sports/content/gallery/matt-bollant-introduced-as-eiu-head-womens-basketball-coach?photo=1

Eastern Illinois Panthers Coach Matt Bollant (2024) | https://newschannel20.com/sports/content/gallery/matt-bollant-introduced-as-eiu-head-womens-basketball-coach?photo=1

By East Central Reporter

On Thursday, January 4, former Becker Senior High School standout, Julia Bengtson’s current college team, the Eastern Illinois Panthers, won 72-70 in their NCAA D1 game against the UT Martin Skyhawks.

The game took place in Martin, Tennessee. This was the first matchup against the UT Martin Skyhawks this season.

The Eastern Illinois Panthers’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, January 6 at 1 p.m. in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Name: Julia Bengtson

Position: Guard

Hometown: Becker

Height: 5′8″

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