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New Illinois womens basketball head coach Shauna Green speaks at the Introductory Press Conference on Tuesday. Prior to receiving the new position, Green was the head coach at the University at Dayton for six years.

Illinois welcomes Shauna Green as women’s basketball head coach

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • March 23, 2022
Womens basketball head coach Nancy Fahey watches the team during the game against Northwestern on Feb. 21. Fahey announces her retirements after 36 years coaching and leaving with a record of 779-232.

Illinois women’s basketball head coach Nancy Fahey retires after 36 years

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • March 4, 2022
Guard, Adalia McKenzie, focuses on making a free throw against SIU on November 18. Despite the Illini breaking a losing streak on Wednesday they will have to perform against staggering odds to pull another win in the Big Ten Tournament.

Illinois women’s basketball to face off versus Nebraska in second round of Big Ten Tournament

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • March 3, 2022
The Illini basketball team applaud after the playing of Hail to the Orange at the end of a match against Rutgers on Sunday. The Illini went on to break an 11-game losing streak during the Big Ten Tournament on Wednesday against the Badgers.

Illinois women’s basketball lights it up from downtown in Big Ten Tournament victory over Wisconsin

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • March 3, 2022
Guard, Aaliyha Nye, receives a pass against Florida State on December 2nd. Nye goes on to play a prominent role shooting threes against the Badgers on Wednesday resulting in a win.

Illinois women’s basketball starters shine against Wisconsin in Big Ten tournament

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • March 3, 2022
Forward Kendall Bostic hugs forward Geovanna Lopes during the senior ceremony after the game against Rutgers on Sunday. The Illini will be up against Wisconsin for the Big Ten Tournament on Wednesday.

14-seed Illinois women’s basketball opens Big Ten tournament with matchup against 11-seed Wisconsin

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • March 2, 2022
Guard DeMyla Brown shoots form the three point line during the game against Rutgers on Sunday. The Illini fall against the Scarlet Knights. 56-66. for their last regular season game.

Illinois women’s basketball drops 2021-22 regular season finale versus Rutgers

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • February 28, 2022
Guard, Sara Anastasieska, drives through the court during the game against Florida State on Dec. 2. Anastasiek will be honored alongside senior teammates, Eva Rubin and Geovanna Lopes during the upcoming home game against Rutgers.

Illinois women’s basketball to play Rutgers in final game of regular season

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • February 27, 2022
Guard Aaliyah Nye defends on the court against Northwestern on Monday. Nye scored 14 points during the game against Minnesota, but the Illini lose to the Golden Gophers 87-54.

Illinois women’s basketball comes up short in final road game versus Minnesota

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • February 26, 2022
Guard, Aaliyah Nye, makes a play during the game against Northwestern on Sunday. The Illini were not able to secure the win against Northwestern losing 59-82.

Illinois women’s basketball travels to Minnesota for last away game of season

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • February 24, 2022
Freshman Adalia McKenzie attempts a free throw during Illinois 89-67 loss to Purdue on Jan. 20 at State Farm Center. McKenzie and the Illini will look to snap an eight-game losing streak against the Northwestern Wildcats on Sunday afternoon.

Illinois women’s basketball to host in-state rival Northwestern

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • February 20, 2022
Guard Adalia McKenzie dribbles down the court during the game against Purdue on Thursday. McKenzie was the top scorer for the team, but the Illini lose against the Boilermakers 70-54.

Illinois women’s basketball falls to Purdue in West Lafayette 70-54

By Angelle Cortes, Assistant Sports Editor • February 17, 2022
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