University of Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Basketball
Recent News About University of Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Basketball
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Illinois announces free admission for women’s basketball field trip day on November
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Illinois women's basketball team has announced its annual Field Trip Day game promotion is set for Monday, Nov. 18, against Le Moyne. The day game will be free to all fans, with the action set to tip off at 11 a.m. CT.
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Illinois announces nonconference schedule for women’s basketball team
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The third nonconference schedule of the Shauna Green era at Illinois has been announced and features nine home games, including three contests against in-state programs.
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Illinois to compete in Music City Classic in November
Illinois' opponents at the Music City Classic from Nov. 25-27 have been finalized, revealing another piece of the 2024-25 women's basketball nonconference schedule. The Orange and Blue will face Maryland Eastern Shore on Nov. 26, followed by Kentucky on Nov. 27.
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Illinois women's basketball schedules home-and-home series with Florida State
A home-and-home series between the Illinois women's basketball team and the Florida State Seminoles has been confirmed, with the first game set to open the 2024-25 season for the Illini.
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Shauna Green named Girl Scouts of Central Illinois’ 2024 Woman of Distinction
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Fighting Illini Women's Basketball Head Coach Shauna Green was recognized as the Girl Scouts of Central Illinois' 2024 Woman of Distinction Thursday night. Green was honored during the Diamonds, Desserts & Distinction event hosted at Champaign's CityView Banquet & Meeting Center.
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Illinois women's basketball concludes foreign tour undefeated
PERISTERI, Greece - The Illinois women's basketball team secured a 106-42 victory over Amilla Peristeriou on Friday, concluding their foreign tour games with a perfect record. This win brought the Fighting Illini to 2-0 on the trip and extended head coach Shauna Green's record in foreign tour games to 5-0.
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Illinois wins opening game of foreign tour in Italy
Illinois opened its summer 2024 foreign tour with a narrow victory, defeating Spain & Italy Select 67-65 in Ponte Buggianese, Italy. The game took place at a neutral-site gym, approximately an hour from the team's hotel in Florence.
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Fighting Illini women’s basketball earns WBCA academic honors with top Big Ten GPA
The Illinois women's basketball team has received honorable mention for its academic achievements in the 2023-24 Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll. The announcement was made on Wednesday. The Fighting Illini recorded a combined GPA of 3.509 during the 2023-24 school year.
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Camille Hobby signs pro basketball contract with PAOK Thessaloniki
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Fighting Illini alum Camille Hobby has signed a professional contract with Greece's PAOK Thessaloniki (A1) club to continue her basketball career. The 6'3" center played her fifth season of collegiate competition at Illinois following a four-year span at NC State.
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Fighting Illini add walk-on Mia Zenere for upcoming season
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Fighting Illini women's basketball head coach Shauna Green has announced the addition of walk-on Mia Zenere to the program. Zenere, a true freshman, is set to join the team beginning with the 2024-25 season.