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The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
Guard Jada Peebles looks for an opening against Alcorn State on Sunday. The Illini guard was confirmed to be returning for another year on June 14.

Senior guard Jada Peebles announces return for 5th year with Illinois

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • June 14, 2023

Historic Illinois women’s basketball season closes with 70-56 loss to Mississippi State

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • March 15, 2023

Selection Sunday brings mixed emotions for Illinois women’s basketball

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • March 14, 2023

Illinois women’s basketball fall in Big Ten tournament quarterfinals

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • March 4, 2023
Junior guard Makira Cook yells during a game against Nebraska on Feb. 22. On Thursday, Cook had a strong performance against Rutgers, putting up 24 points.

Absurd shooting gives Illinois women‘s basketball comfortable trip to Big Ten tournament quarterfinals

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • March 3, 2023
Guard Jada Peebles and Forward/Center Geovana Lopes during their senior night after their last home game on Wednesday. The Illini ended of their last game on Sunday against Rutgers.

Illinois women’s basketball closes regular season on high note with dominant win at Rutgers

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • February 26, 2023
Junior forward Kendall Bostic guards Nebraska’s Isabelle Bourne during Illinois’ final home game on Wednesday.

Injuries leave No. 25 Illinois women’s basketball shorthanded in final home game of regular season

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • February 22, 2023
Forward Kendall Bostic enjoying herself during a game against Michigan State on Jan. 29. Bostic tied for a season high in rebounds during a game against Penn State on Sunday.

Illinois women’s basketball earns first 20-win season for first time in 15 years

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • February 19, 2023

Illinois women’s basketball looks for win over Penn State in closing stretch of season

By Rachel Oh, Staff Writer • February 18, 2023
Guar Makira Cook attempts to block a shot by Michigan Sate on Jan. 29. Cook managed to give the Illini a short comeback on Sunday against Maryland unfortunately, the Illini was not able maintain the lead resulting in a win for Maryland.

Illinois women’s basketball comes up short against No. 8 Maryland

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • February 12, 2023
Junior guard Makira Cook passes to junior forward Kendall Bostic against Minnesota on Sunday. On Thursday, Illinois beat Nebraska for the first time in five years, in large part due to a strong performance from Cook, as well as sophomore guard Adalia McKenzie. The duo combined for a total of 41 points.

Unbelievable 20-0 scoring run propels Illinois women’s basketball to first win against Nebraska in five years

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • February 9, 2023
Junior guard Makira Cook looks for a teammate to pass to against Michigan State on Jan. 29. Cook combined with junior guard Genesis Bryant to score 38 points on Sunday against Minnesota, leading to an Illini victory.

Illinois women’s basketball earns season sweep of Minnesota

By Conor Blount, Assistant Sports Editor • February 5, 2023
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