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 offers mini plans for upcoming season
Mini plan ticket packages for the Illinois women's basketball team's 2024-25 season are now available. Fans can purchase these packages to watch games at the State Farm Center, offering a cost-effective way to support the Fighting Illini against strong opponents.
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Fighting Illini women's basketball TV schedule announced for upcoming season
Television and streaming details for the 2024-25 Fighting Illini women's basketball season have been released by the Big Ten Conference. At least nine games will be broadcast by conference partners, while all remaining home games will stream on Big Ten Plus.
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Makira Cook named to Preseason All-Big Ten Team by coaches
Fighting Illini women's basketball fifth-year senior Makira Cook has been named to the 2024-25 Preseason All-Big Ten Team by conference head coaches. The league office announced the 10-player preseason all-conference teams on Thursday.
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Big Ten announces women’s basketball schedule for upcoming season
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Following the Big Ten schedule announcement live on Big Ten Network Thursday, the 2024-25 Illinois women's basketball schedule is complete. The Fighting Illini revealed the third non-conference slate under head coach Shauna Green on Sept. 9.
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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.
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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.