 | Illinois Fighting Illini
RECORD: 23-11 COACH: Theresa Grentz | SEASON RESULTS |
OUTLOOK
First round: Defeated Utah, 73-58
Second round: Lost to Iowa State, 79-68
After a great start to the season, including wins over Boston College and Notre Dame, the Illini faltered a bit at midseason and finished fourth in the regular-season Big Ten race. Still, with Theresa Grentz at the helm and Tauja Catchings (15.8 ppg, 7.9 rpg), Susan Blauser (14.3 ppg, 7.9 rpg) and Allison Curtin (team-high 17.6 ppg, 2.6 spg) on the court, Illinois could come through in the Big Dance. As a No. 7 seed last season, the Illini beat Louisville before losing to Clemson.
| PROBABLE STARTERS |
F - Tauja Catchings (6-1, Sr., 15.8 ppg, 7.9 rpg)
F - Susan Blauser (6-2, Sr., 14.3 ppg, 7.9 rpg)
G - Allison Curtin (5-9, So., 17.6 ppg, 5.8 rpg)
G - Kylie Martin (6-2, Sr., 7.7 ppg, 4.0 rpg)
G - Shavonna Hunter (5-7, Fr., 8.0 ppg, 3.2 apg)
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| NOTABLE |
NCAA Tournament titles; None
Final Four appearances: None
Best Finish: 1997, 1998 advanced to regional semifinals
Total NCAA appearances: 7
NCAA Tournament Record: 7-6
Last NCAA appearance: 1999, lost to Clemson, 63-51, second round
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RANKINGS
Final Ratings Percentage Index ranking: No. 29.
NO. PLAYER POS HT CLASS
00 Kylie Martin G 6-2 SR
4 Shavonna Hunter G 5-7 FR
10 Allison Curtin G 5-9 SO
12 Tauja Catchings F 6-1 SR
13 Suzanne Curtin G 5-8 FR
22 Kristi Faulkner G 5-7 FR
23 Melissa Parker G 5-9 SR
24 Holly Wilson F 6-2 SO
32 Karen Hagberg F-C 6-3 FR
33 Susan Blauser F 6-2 SR
52 Dawn Vana F 6-2 SO
55 Cindy Dallas F 6-2 FR
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