University of Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Basketball
Recent News About University of Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Basketball
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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.
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Illinois women's basketball team plans European tour in August
The Illinois women's basketball team is set to embark on a foreign tour from August 2-12, visiting Italy and Greece. The trip aims to provide the Fighting Illini with opportunities for growth both on and off the court through exhibition games, educational tours, excursions, local cuisine, and cultural experiences.
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Nick Erickson joins Fighting Illini staff as graduate assistant
Fighting Illini head coach Shauna Green has announced that Nick Erickson will join the Illinois women's basketball staff as a graduate assistant. Erickson has been involved with the program as a practice player and manager for the past two seasons.
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Liza Fruendt joins Fighting Illini women’s basketball as assistant coach
Fighting Illini women's basketball head coach Shauna Green has announced the addition of Liza Fruendt to the coaching staff as an assistant coach. Fruendt comes to Illinois after three seasons with Tennessee's program.
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Illinois signs Spanish forward Irene Noya Catoira for upcoming basketball season
Fighting Illini women's basketball team has announced the signing of Irene Noya Catoira, a promising forward from Spain. Noya Catoira, standing at 6-foot-3 inches, will join the University of Illinois for the 2024-25 season after signing a Big Ten Tender of Financial Aid.
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Illinois adds sophomore transfer Lety Vasconcelos from Baylor
Fighting Illini women's basketball team has announced the addition of Lety Vasconcelos, a sophomore transfer from Baylor University. Vasconcelos has signed a Big Ten Tender of Financial Aid with the University of Illinois and will join the program for the 2024-25 season.
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Fighting Illini women's basketball season tickets available for purchase
New season tickets for the 2024-25 Fighting Illini women's basketball are now available. Under the leadership of head coach Shauna Green, Illinois has achieved a home record of 24-8 over the past two seasons, including notable victories against top-ranked teams Iowa and Indiana.
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Big Ten reveals Illinois women's basketball conference opponents for 2024-25
The Illinois women's basketball team has learned its conference opponents for the 2024-25 Big Ten regular season. The announcement was made by the league office, marking a new chapter with the inclusion of UCLA, USC, Oregon, and Washington. This expansion brings the total to 18 teams in the Big Ten, altering the schedule format. Each school will now play one team both at home and away, while facing 16 other teams once (eight at home and eight away).
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Illinois welcomes Ténin Magassa as new basketball recruit
Fighting Illini women's basketball team has announced the addition of Ténin Magassa, a graduate transfer from Rhode Island. She will join the University of Illinois for the 2024-25 season after signing a Big Ten Tender of Financial Aid.
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Jasmine Brown-Hagger transfers to Fighting Illini women's basketball team
Fighting Illini women's basketball team has announced the addition of Jasmine Brown-Hagger, a sophomore transfer from Mississippi State. Brown-Hagger will join the University of Illinois program for the 2024-25 season after signing a Big Ten Tender of Financial Aid.
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Illinois wins inaugural WBIT title with victory over Villanova
The Illinois Fighting Illini women's basketball team claimed their first-ever postseason title by defeating Villanova 71-57 in the inaugural Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament (WBIT) final at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The win marks a significant milestone for the program, which had not previously secured a postseason championship.
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Illini trio shines at WBIT; Makira Cook earns top honor
The Fighting Illini women's basketball team celebrated a historic achievement as three of its players, Kendall Bostic, Genesis Bryant, and Makira Cook, were named to the WBIT all-tournament team. Makira Cook was also honored with the Most Outstanding Player award. This recognition follows their successful run to clinch the program's first postseason title with a 71-57 victory over Villanova in the WBIT championship.
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Illini basketball team seeks historic WBIT title against Villanova
The Fighting Illini have achieved several milestones in their WBIT journey. Illinois was among the 32 teams to participate in the inaugural Women's Basketball Invitational Tournament (WBIT), marking a significant moment for the program.
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Illinois advances to WBIT championship after defeating Washington State
The Illinois women's basketball team secured a spot in the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament (WBIT) championship with an 81-58 victory over Washington State. The game took place at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, where Illinois led for nearly the entire match.