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Illinois defeats UIS 88-44 in women's basketball exhibition game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 3:47 PM

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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On November 2, the Illinois women's basketball team secured an 88-44 victory in their exhibition game against Illinois-Springfield. The team was led by a strong bench performance, contributing 36 of the 43 points from reserves. Despite the win, Coach Green noted areas for improvement, particularly with 19 turnovers and struggles in three-point shooting. Illinois managed just three makes from beyond the arc on 19 attempts. The Illini will look to refine their strategy ahead of their regular-season opener against Detroit Mercy on November 5.

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•Illinois scored 88 points against UIS in the exhibition.
•The bench contributed 43 points, with notable performances from three players.
•Coach Green emphasized the need to reduce turnovers and improve three-point shooting.
•Illinois held UIS to 44 points at 28.9% shooting.
•The team will debut their regular season against Detroit Mercy on November 5.

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3:47 PMYahoo Sports — Green Street Key takeaways from exhibition game

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Nov. 2—There were enough positive takeaways from the Illinois women's basketball team's only exhibition game for fifth-year Illini coach to feel good about her team. The production Illinois got from its bench — particularly from , and — was at the top of that list. That trio combined for 36 of the 43 total points the Illini reserves scored in an 88-44 victory against Division II team ...
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Yahoo SportsNov 2, 2026, 3:47 PM
Green Street Key takeaways from exhibition game
Nov. 2—There were enough positive takeaways from the Illinois women's basketball team's only exhibition game for fifth-year Illini coach to feel good about her team. The production Illinois got from its bench — particularly from , and — was at the top of that list. That trio combined for 36 of the 43 total points the Illini reserves scored in an 88-44 victory against Division II team ...

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