Wright, Moorer help Virginia win ACC/Big Ten Challenge matchup
Associated PressMonica Wright scored 23 points to lead Virginia (No. 19 ESPN/USA Today, No. 20 AP) past Illinois, 63-39, at the ACC/Big Ten Challenge on Thursday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 04, 2008Coleman, Kizer lead way for No. 14 Terps in destruction of Illini
Associated PressMarissa Coleman scored 17 points and Lynetta Kizer added 16 to help Maryland (No. 14 ESPN/USA Today, No. 10 AP) top Illinois 79-52 on Friday night in the Caribbean Challenge.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 28, 2008Big Ten looking to restore image, successful ways in 2008-09
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comThe Big Ten's image has taken a big hit the past couple of seasons as its teams have struggled in the NCAA tournament. But with a handful of players back from injury, and a slew of new coaches, the league might be back on track.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2008Some big names still undecided, but Baylor has best class so far
Chris Hansen, ESPN HoopGurlzThere are plenty of big names still undecided that will change these rankings, but right now Baylor has the best class, writes Chris Hansen.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2008Don't be surprised if Stanford eventually hauls in top class
Glenn Nelson, ESPN HoopGurlzYes, it's way to early to say who will have the top recruiting class of the year, but it sure if fun to try to figure it out. Glenn Nelson offers his take on how it will all shake out.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2008Freeman's buzzer-beater lifts Purdue over Illinois
Purdue's Lakisha Freeman grabbed her own rebound with a second left and beat the buzzer with a 10-foot jumper, giving the third-seeded Boilermakers a 58-56 victory Sunday over Illinois in the Big Ten tournament championship.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | March 09, 2008Illinois knocks out No. 1-seeded Ohio State, which has never lost in first round
Rebecca Harris scored 22 points, and Illinois beat No. 22 Ohio State 64-58 in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals Friday to knock the top seed out early.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | March 07, 2008Illini edge Buckeyes behind Smith's game-high 20
Jenna Smith had a game-high 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead Illinois to a 68-64 victory over No. 19 Ohio State on Thursday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | January 31, 2008Buckeyes rally past Illini for fifth straight win
Maria Moeller made a 3-pointer with 14 seconds remaining to give Ohio State a 43-42 comeback win over Illinois.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | January 17, 2008Longtime Stringer assistant Law sets out on her own
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comFor 12 years, Jolette Law worked alongside Rutgers coach C. Vivian Stringer. Now on her own at Illinois in her first head coaching job, Law hopes to become the same kind of coach as her longtime mentor.
Story | Conversation | December 28, 2007Big Ten not so big in 2007-08
Charlie Creme, Special to ESPN.comBig Ten teams have flamed out the last two years in the NCAA Tournament. This season, the disappointment will likely be on Selection Monday as the conference is off to a struggling start.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2007Freshman Robinson's 7 steals help halt Illini upset bid
Danielle Robinson had 14 points and a career-high seven steals to lead No. 9 Oklahoma past Illinois 77-67 on Wednesday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 05, 20072007-08 a season of change for many teams, coaches
Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.comMore so than any recent season in history, major changes have taken place this past offseason. Big-time coaches have changed schools (or returned, in Van Chancellor's case at LSU) and there have been some significant hirings of African-American women.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2007Lawsuits claimed Illinois broke state law by shelving mascot
Associated PressA judge on Tuesday dismissed a pair of lawsuits that claimed the University of Illinois broke state law when it shelved its American Indian mascot, Chief Illiniwek.
Story | Conversation | June 05, 2007Law promises a national championship at Illinois
Associated PressNew Illinois women's basketball coach Jolette Law wasted no time Friday promising big results in Champaign.
Story | Conversation | May 11, 2007EDITOR'S PICKS
Page | April 13, 2009
EXPLORE RELATED TOPICS
TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "illinois fighting illini" make the list?