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Illinois' Adalia McKenzie and Kendall Bostic run back up the floor after McKenzie's made basket. McKenzie points both index fingers toward the sky and Bostic smiles.

Under Shauna Green, Illinois thrives as the underdog — even as injuries mount

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / January 25, 2025

Kendall Bostic: ‘Don’t count us out for anything’

Caitlin Clark attempts a free throw.

Big Ten notebook: Caitlin Clark’s record, Penn State’s offense and the Big Ten Tournament

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / March 3, 2024

All 14 teams gear up for the Big Ten Tournament

Illinois players douse head coach Shauna Green with water in the locker room after their upset of Indiana.

In a rough season for Illinois, glimmers of hope have reemerged

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / February 24, 2024

‘You put your head down and you just keep working’

Kassondra Brown dribbles the ball for Rutgers against St. Francis

Big Ten notebook: Rutgers picks up first conference win, Ohio State tops Indiana

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / February 5, 2024

The Scarlet Knights pulled off an upset in Lincoln, Ohio State won its second top-10 game of the year and Caitlin Clark scored 38 at Maryland

Ohio State's Cotie McMahon (32) drives towards her defender during a game at Maryland.

Big Ten roundup: Cotie McMahon leads Ohio State past Caitlin Clark, Lady Lions start to find their gear

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / January 21, 2024

The sophomore’s 33 points guided the Buckeyes to an overtime victory

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’