Illinois women’s basketball dominates Southern; men prepare for Texas Tech

No. 23 Illinois women's basketball achieved a decisive 99-28 victory over Southern on Saturday at the State Farm Center, highlighted by a 30-3 opening run. Cearah Parchment led the team with 18 points in the game that marked the 30th anniversary of the 1996-97 championship season. In men's basketball, No. 3 Illinois is off to a strong start at 2-0, including a high-scoring 112-70 win against Penn, as they get ready to face No. 19 Texas Tech on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Illinois football is bowl-eligible after a 24-13 win over Nebraska, riding a four-game winning streak, with a challenging matchup against undefeated UCLA ahead on Friday.

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