Maryland women’s basketball vs. Illinois preview

Maryland women’s basketball looks to get back on track after suffering its first home defeat in over a year, an 84-76 loss to No. 18 Ohio State.

Aiming to climb back over .500 in conference play, the Terps will play host Saturday to Illinois.

The game is set for 1 p.m and will stream on Big Ten Plus.

Illinois Fighting Illini (8-8, 2-4 Big Ten)

2023 record: 22-10, 11-7 Big Ten

Illinois experienced an immense turnaround last season under head coach Shauna Green, who led her squad to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 20 seasons.

This season, though, the Illini have taken a slight step back. However, they’ve won two games in a row, outscoring Rutgers and Northwestern by a combined 69 points.

Players to know

Genesis Bryant, senior guard, 5-foot-6, No. 1 – A second team All-Big Ten selection last season, Bryant has continued her strong play into this year. She leads the Illini in both points (14.6) and steals per game (1.5). Her 53 assists also lead the team.

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