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Illinois and Missouri prepare to renew women's basketball rivalry December 10

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 2:47 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

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Summary

Illinois and Missouri are set to face off in women's basketball on December 10, marking the eighth meeting in ten years for the border rivals. Missouri, after a challenging 2025-26 season, begins its 2026-27 schedule with the Illini as one of three power-conference opponents. The Tigers are restructuring their roster with eight newcomers and key returners, including leading scorer Slaughter. Illinois has announced two nonconference games, including a matchup with Missouri and a trip to the Baha Mar Hoops Nassau Championship.

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By the Numbers

•Illinois and Missouri will play on December 10 at State Farm Center.
•Missouri holds a 4-3 record in their last seven matchups with Illinois.
•Missouri added eight new players, including three transfers, for the new season.
•Illinois will also compete against Ball State and participate in a tournament in the Bahamas.

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2:47 PMYahoo Sports — Green Street Renewing Braggin' Rights

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Sep. 14—The women's basketball version of Braggin' Rights has become a more regular thing this past decade. That Illinois and Missouri are set to play later this year will mark the eighth time in 10 years that the two border rivals will face off. The Illini and Tigers didn't play in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic and also failed to play one another in 2023. Missouri is 4-3 in the last seven ...
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