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Middleton to coach Western Carolina

Associated Press

Western Carolina has named Illinois assistant Karen Middleton as its next women's basketball coach.

Story | Conversation | May 15, 2009

Buckeyes efficient in quarterfinal victory over Illinois

Associated Press

Two-time Big Ten player of the year Jantel Lavender had 22 points and 11 rebounds, and Brittany Johnson finished with 16 points, leading the 12th-ranked Buckeyes to a 70-53 victory over Illinois in the conference tournament quarterfinals Friday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | March 06, 2009

Lavender powers Buckeyes past Illini

Associated Press

Big Ten scoring and rebounding leader Jantel Lavender had 30 points and 12 rebounds to lead Ohio State past Illinois 68-51.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | January 22, 2009

Lavender and Allen have double-doubles in No. 17 Buckeyes' big win

Associated Press

Jantel Lavender had 14 points and 14 rebounds and Star Allen added 13 points and 12 rebounds to lead Ohio State (No. 17 ESPN/USA Today, No. 15 AP) to a 67-35 win over Illinois on Monday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | January 12, 2009

Lucas scores 10 of 19 during Tar Heels' run to victory

Associated Press

Italee Lucas scored 10 of her 19 points in a second-half run that rallied No. 2 North Carolina past Illinois 68-59 at the Carolinas Challenge on Saturday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 20, 2008

Wright, Moorer help Virginia win ACC/Big Ten Challenge matchup

Associated Press

Monica 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, 2008

Coleman, Kizer lead way for No. 14 Terps in destruction of Illini

Associated Press

Marissa 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, 2008

Big Ten looking to restore image, successful ways in 2008-09

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

The 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, 2008

Some big names still undecided, but Baylor has best class so far

Chris Hansen, ESPN HoopGurlz

There 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, 2008

Don't be surprised if Stanford eventually hauls in top class

Glenn Nelson, ESPN HoopGurlz

Yes, 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, 2008

Freeman'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, 2008

Illinois 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, 2008

Illini 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, 2008

Buckeyes 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, 2008

Longtime Stringer assistant Law sets out on her own

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

For 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, 2007