The redshirt senior scored 16 of her points in the first half against the Tigers. She shot 44 percent for the game. Her 18 points is the most by a Cougar in a game so far this season.
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Cougar fans will have three opportunities to see Nikitinaite and her teammates play at home beginning with tonight's game at 7 against Western Illinois. SIUE also faces Saint Louis Thursday at 7 p.m. and Illinois State Saturday at 1 p.m. Tickets for the games are available at siuecougars.com.