Illinois Women’s Basketball Dominates Oregon State, Secures 85-66 Victory

Illinois Women’s Basketball Dominates Oregon State, Secures 85-66 Victory

November 23, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor Sports

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Illinois women’s basketball team, ranked 22nd and 23rd nationally, achieved an 85-66 victory over Oregon State on Friday at State Farm Center. Illinois finished its five-game home stretch with a perfect 5-0 record, never trailing in the game.

Key Performers:

  • Kendall Bostic: Scored a career-high 31 points, marking her fourth double-digit game this season. She achieved her 1,000th point with 15-for-18 shooting and grabbed eight rebounds.

  • Makira Cook: Scored 20 points, tying her season-best performance. She also provided eight assists, two steals, and three rebounds.

  • Genesis Bryant: Tallied 12 points, all in the second half, along with four assists. She also reached her 1,000th career point during the game.

  • Brynn Shoup-Hill: Added eight points and collected seven rebounds.

  • Adalia McKenzie: Contributed eight points, four rebounds, and two assists.

Illinois maintained a significant lead throughout the match, taking an 11-point lead in the first quarter. They shot 54.7% from the field while holding Oregon State to 39.4%.

This win is part of a 10-game winning streak for Illinois, the second-longest active winning streak in the country. The Illini will play their next game against Maryland Eastern Shore on November 26, 2024, at 1:15 PM CT in Nashville, Tennessee, which will be streamed on BallerTV.

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Noteworthy Statistics:

  • Illinois has outscored opponents significantly, averaging a 13.3-point margin against 2024 NCAA Tournament teams.
  • The Illini have scored 80+ points in four games this season.
  • Illinois has led for 194:31 out of a possible 200 minutes during their home series.

Looking Ahead

  • Next Game: vs. Maryland Eastern Shore
  • Date: 11/26/2024
  • Time: 1:15 PM CT
  • Broadcast: BallerTV

Player Achievements:

  • Bostic became the fourth player in program history to reach both 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds.
  • Cook’s performance includes scoring over 20 points for the 33rd time in her career.
  • Genesis Bryant became the 34th player in program history to score 1,000 points.

Final Team Notes:

Illinois’ offensive strategy included effective scoring in the paint and utilizing fast breaks. They forced 10 turnovers from Oregon State and maintained a low turnover record of just five in this game. The team’s shooting efficiency and rebounding strength positioned them well for future competitions.