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ST. LOUIS – A cheerleader for Southern Illinois University fell on her head during a routine performed Sunday at the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Championship Game between Southern Illinois and Bradley.

The Salukis cheerleaders took the court during a timeout with 3:25 to play. Kristi Yamaoka, 18, from Springfield, Ill., fell and landed on her head with a loud thud heard throughout the Savvis Center. The incident quieted a previously noisy crowd of 13,969.

She was placed in a back and neck brace before being put on a stretcher. Yamaoka continued to cheer and waved to the crowd, which applauded her, as she was wheeled off the floor.

She was taken to St. Louis University Hospital. Her condition was not immediately released.

(Compiled from CT resources)