Laszewski, Wisconsin women beat Illinois is Big Ten tourney
Abby Laszewski had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Imani Lewis added 14 points and nine boards, and Wisconsin beat Illinois 71-55 in the Big Ten Conference tournament Wednesday.
2020 ScheduleAll times ET
2020 Schedule
11-19, 13th in Big Ten
- 11/5W 96-66
- 11/9W 78-75
- 11/13W 76-62
- 11/16L 74-58
- 11/21W 65-50
- 11/24W 69-55
- 11/30W 71-52
- 12/5L 85-60
- 12/10W 75-72
- 12/15W 59-44
- 12/20W 58-51
- 12/28L 77-50
- 12/31L 108-72
- 1/612L 83-42
- 1/9L 75-51
- 1/12W 74-71
- 1/16L 81-67
- 1/19L 77-47
- 1/2320L 79-60
- 1/30L 72-41
- 2/2L 73-64
- 2/6L 78-58
- 2/9W 70-66
- 2/1320L 59-54
- 2/16L 70-58
- 2/19L 80-59
- 2/22L 80-58
- 2/26L 72-58
- 2/2914L 75-58
- 3/4L 71-55
- Full Schedule
Wolf leads No. 14 Northwestern women to Big Ten title
Abbie Wolf scored 21 points and No. 14 Northwestern defeated rival Illinois 75-58 on Saturday to clinch a share of its first Big Ten title in 30 years and set a school record with its 26th win.
No. 20 Indiana women pull away late, beat Illinois 59-54
Ali Patberg had 17 points and nine assists on Thursday night, and No. 20 Indiana pulled away late to beat Illinois 59-54.
Kaila Charles scores 20, No. 20 Maryland women beat Illinois
Kaila Charles had 20 points and nine rebounds to help No. 20 Maryland beat Illinois 79-60 on Thursday night.
Patberg scores 19, No. 12 Indiana women beat Illinois 83-42
Ali Patberg scored 19 points, Mackenzie Holmes had 16 points and eight rebounds, and No. 12 Indiana beat Illinois 83-42 on Monday night for its ninth straight victory in the series.
Women's basketball recruiting: Iowa State commit Aubrey Joens next in line for storied family
She's a reader and a server. She's a shooter and a sister. Meet Aubrey Joens, the next star in a decorated Iowa City basketball family.
McLaughlin, Purdue women beat Illinois in Big Ten tourney
Karissa McLaughlin scored 17 points to lead four Purdue players in double figures and the No. 11 seed Boilermakers beat Illinois 72-60 on Wednesday in the first round of the Big 10 tournament.
No. 8 Maryland wins Big Ten with 71-62 victory over Illinois
Freshman Taylor Mikesell scored 20 points, Stephanie Jones had 14 points and nine rebounds, and No. 8 Maryland beat Illinois 71-62 on Saturday to lock up the Big Ten regular season title.
Gustafson sets Big Ten record, No. 14 Iowa women whip Illini
Megan Gustafson scored 27 points and added 17 rebounds to become the Big Ten Conference's all-time leader in double-doubles on Thursday night while leading No. 14 Iowa to an 88-66 win over Illinois.
Austin's 17 points lead No. 10 Maryland over Illinois
Freshman Shakira Austin scored 17 points to help No. 10 Maryland beat Illinois 80-66 on Monday night.
Balance helps No. 23 Michigan State women top Illini 77-60
Three players scored 14 points and freshman Nia Clouden tied her career high with 11 assists and No. 23 Michigan State took control early Thursday night en route to a 77-60 win over Illinois.
Gustafson scores 27 with 12 boards; No. 22 Iowa women win
Megan Gustafson scored 27 points and grabbed 12 rebounds -- her 17th double-double in 18 games this season -- and No. 22 Iowa rolled past Illinois 94-75 on Sunday.
Nancy Fahey out to take Illini to next level
While her career path may be a bit unorthodox, Nancy Fahey is hopeful her many years of success coaching at Division III Washington University in St. Louis can be replicated at Illinois.
Illinois AD hopes to 'expand rivalry with Missouri'
Illinois AD Josh Whitman discusses Lovie Smith and the Illinois football team, new basketball coaching hires Brad Underwood and Nancy Fahey, and the Illinois-Missouri rivalry.
Illinois athletic department lost $6.2M in 2016
Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman says his department was operating at about a $6.2 million deficit in 2016, with revenue and spending figures ranking in the bottom half of the Big Ten.
Illinois hires Hall of Famer Fahey as new coach
Hall of Famer Nancy Fahey was named Illinois' new women's basketball coach Wednesday, replacing the fired Matt Bollant.
Bollant, once subject of lawsuit, fired by Illinois
Subject of a lawsuit by former players in 2015, Matt Bollant was fired by Illinois on Tuesday after going 61-94 over five seasons as the women's basketball coach.
Illinois eyes new mascot after 9 years without
The University of Illinois will begin the search for a new mascot nine years after it retired Chief Illiniwek under pressure from the NCAA.
Series of allegations against coaches marks troubling trend
After several allegations of verbal abuse and harassment made recently in women's basketball, it's clear the issue isn't going away. But it's also important to look at each case individually.
Illinois leading scorer White plans to transfer
Illinois women's basketball coach Matt Bollant says leading scorer and rebounder Chatrice White plans to transfer.
Illinois AD: Embattled coach Bollant will return
Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman said women's basketball coach Matt Bollant will return next season even after a losing season and a lawsuit filed by former players over their treatment.
Penn State tops Illinois, advances in Big Ten tourney (0:31)
Illinois says players' lawsuit should be dismissed
The University of Illinois argues in a motion filed this week that a judge should dismiss a lawsuit filed by seven former women's basketball players.
Illinois hires ex-Big 12 leader as consultant
The University of Illinois has hired a consulting firm led by former Big 12 Conference commissioner Dan Beebe as it deals with former athletes' allegations of mistreatment.
Group wants Emmert to meet ex-Illinois players
An advocacy group for college athletes wants NCAA President Mark Emmert to meet with former Illinois student-athletes who have alleged they were mistreated by coaches.
2019-20 Big Ten Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 16-2 | - | 28-4 |
| Northwestern | 16-2 | - | 26-4 |
| Iowa | 14-4 | 2 | 23-7 |
| Indiana | 13-5 | 3 | 24-8 |
| Rutgers | 11-7 | 5 | 22-9 |
| Ohio State | 11-7 | 5 | 21-12 |
| Michigan | 10-8 | 6 | 21-11 |
| Michigan State | 9-9 | 7 | 16-14 |
| Purdue | 8-10 | 8 | 18-14 |
| Nebraska | 7-11 | 9 | 17-13 |
| Minnesota | 5-13 | 11 | 16-15 |
| Wisconsin | 3-15 | 13 | 12-19 |
| Illinois | 2-16 | 14 | 11-19 |
| Penn State | 1-17 | 15 | 7-23 |
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayla Oden | PG | Committed | 89 |