Illinois falls short in Braggin’ Rights matchup against Missouri

gooCHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The women’s Braggin Rights’ rivalry matchup did not disappoint.

Illinois (5-4) was close to stealing one Sunday afternoon at State Farm Center, but ultimately couldn’t stop Missouri’s Mama Dembele and Hayley Frank in a 69-66 loss.

The Illini, who were coming off a tough loss against Michigan, found themselves facing a similar team that was coming off a tough loss against Kansas State.

Kendall Bostic dished out 18 points as she had her work cut out for her facing Mizzou’s Frank and Micah Linthacum.

Genesis Bryant caught fire late in the second half, shooting four three-pointers in the fourth quarter. Ultimately, Illinois wasn’t able to build enough momentum to finish out Mizzou.

HOW IT HAPPENED

After a slow start for both squads, a tight matchup ensued, as Brynn Shoup-Hill opened up the scoreboard for the Illini with a three from downtown.

Mizzou caught some momentum shooting a couple of threes and was able to find Frank in the paint.

The…