University of Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Basketball
Recent News About University of Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Basketball
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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.
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Illinois women's basketball reaches WBIT semifinals for first time
For the first time in its history, the Illinois women's basketball team will compete in April, having secured a place in the semifinals of the inaugural Women's Basketball Invitational Tournament (WBIT). The Fighting Illini are set to face Washington State at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Monday evening.
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Illinois advances to WBIT semifinals after defeating Tulsa
Illinois secured a place in the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament (WBIT) semifinals with a 69-61 victory over Tulsa. The match, held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, saw Illinois leading for most of the game after overcoming an early deficit. Genesis Bryant led Illinois with 19 points and four rebounds. Kendall Bostic achieved her second consecutive double-double with 10 points and 16 rebounds.
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Illinois athletes earn CSC academic honors
Four student-athletes from the University of Illinois women's basketball team have been named College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District honorees. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the association.
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Fighting Illini hosts free basketball watch party at State Farm Center
Fighting Illini Athletics is organizing a basketball watch party at the State Farm Center on Thursday, March 28. The event will feature both women's and men's postseason games displayed on the videoboard. Gates open at 6 p.m. CT, and entry is free for all ages.
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Illinois advances past Stony Brook into WBIT quarterfinals
The Illinois women's basketball team secured a decisive 79-62 victory over Stony Brook in the second round of the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament (WBIT) at State Farm Center. This win propels them into the quarterfinals, marking their final home game of the 2023-24 season.
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Illinois women's basketball to face Stony Brook in WBIT second round
The Illinois women's basketball team is set to face Stony Brook in the second round of the WBIT on Sunday. The game will begin at 2 p.m. CT and will be streamed on ESPN+.
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Illinois women defeat Missouri State in WBIT opener
Illinois secured a victory against Missouri State, 74-69, in the first round of the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament at State Farm Center. The Fighting Illini overcame an 11-point deficit to win their first postseason game since March 28, 2013.
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Illinois women's basketball to host Missouri State in WBIT opener
Illinois women's basketball team is set to compete in the first round of the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament (WBIT) against Missouri State. The game is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT on Thursday, March 21.
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Fighting Illini women’s basketball team sees surge in fan support
The State Farm Center has become a pivotal venue for the Fighting Illini women's basketball team, hosting memorable victories and drawing significant fan attendance. The team recently achieved its largest single-season attendance in over two decades, marking back-to-back seasons with 10 or more home wins for only the fourth time in program history.
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Illinois women's basketball team selected for inaugural Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament
The Illinois women's basketball team has been selected to participate in the first Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament (WBIT) and will face Missouri State on Thursday, March 21. The NCAA announced this development on Sunday, confirming that the game will be held at State Farm Center and will start at 6 p.m. CT on ESPN+.
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Maryland ends Illinois' Big Ten tournament hopes with second-round win
Illinois' run in the 2024 Big Ten Tournament concluded with a 75-65 defeat to Maryland on Thursday at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Despite holding a 14-point lead in the first half, Illinois was unable to secure a victory against the Terrapins.
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Illinois focuses on unity as it prepares for Big Ten Tournament
One month into the 2023-24 season, the Illinois women's basketball team found itself at a pivotal moment. Despite a strong start in non-conference play, with five wins out of seven games and an impressive average victory margin of 36.6 points, a home loss to Michigan in their Big Ten opener prompted introspection among the players.
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Four Illini basketball players earn Big Ten postseason honors
The Illinois women's basketball team, under the guidance of head coach Shauna Green, has seen four of its players receive recognition from the Big Ten All-Conference. Makira Cook was named to the second team by both coaches and media, while Kendall Bostic received a second-team nod from the media and an honorable mention from coaches. Genesis Bryant earned honorable mentions in both polls, and Gretchen Dolan was selected for the All-Freshman Team by coaches. Additionally, Bostic was honored with her third consecutive Sportsmanship Award.