Illinois

Illinois players huddle during their game against Missouri.

Big Ten roundup: Another Caitlin Clark masterpiece, Illinois loses to Missouri and more

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / December 17, 2023

Several teams facing question marks as non-conference schedule winds down

Lisa Bluder talks to Caitlin Clark and the bench during the championship game on April 2, 2023.

Big Ten roundup: Caitlin Clark outduels Georgia Amoore, Northwestern survives a scare and more

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / November 12, 2023

Recapping the first week of Big Ten action

Shauna Green runs practice for Illinois during the 2022-23 season.

Making the case for Illinois as a Big Ten title contender

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / October 26, 2023

Don’t sleep on the Illini

Ohio State's Jacy Sheldon defends UConn's Nika Muhl as Muhl falls to the floor.

2023-24 Big Ten preview

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / October 23, 2023

A look ahead to another competitive season

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark extends her arms, her hands at head level.

One encouraging and one concerning stat for each Big Ten team as the season approaches

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / September 25, 2023

Optimism and caution for all 14 Big Ten teams

Illinois junior guard Genesis Bryant shoots a 3-pointer and holds her follow-through as the bench starts to celebrate behind her.

State of the Program: Illinois is flying high under Shauna Green

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / April 18, 2023

‘I feel like we’re in a great spot’

Mississippi State Guard Anastasia Hayes shoots a layup during the 2023 Women’s Basketball NCAA Tournament Second Round Game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana.

‘Talk to me nice’: Sam Purcell, Mississippi State defy odds with bittersweet tournament run 

By Gabriella Lewis / March 22, 2023

Inside an unexpected NCAA tournament run

Ohio State's Taylor Mikesell celebrates after a big basket as the Buckeyes completed the biggest comeback in Big Ten Conference Tournament history against Indiana at the Target Center in Minneapolis. (Photo Credit: John McClellan)

Big Ten notes from the NCAA Tournament’s first weekend

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / March 21, 2023

Three of the conference’s seven teams still remain

What to expect from the SEC in first round of March Madness

By Gabriella Lewis / March 15, 2023

Farewell, Mississippi State and Alabama?

Teri Moren coaches Indiana against Quinnipiac.

Ceilings for the seven Big Ten teams in March Madness

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / March 13, 2023

Indiana, Iowa and Maryland headline the Big Ten’s participants in the 2023 tournament