Illinois vs Wisconsin: Big Ten Tournament Showdown

0:00On March 4, Illinois, women's basketball takes on Wisconsin in the first round of the Big Ten tournament tonight. The fighting Alonni sit at 19 wins and 10 losses overall, 99 in conference play. The badges are 13 and 16, with a 5 and 13 Big Ten mark. Tip off is at 5 pm, central time from Game Bridge Fieldhouse and Indianapolis, airing live on Peacock. Old teams wrapped up the regular season with losses last week, going 0 and 2. Illinois fell in close games to Iowa and Minnesota, while Wisconsin dropped contests to UCLA in Iowa. Earlier this season, though, the Alignee dominated the badges 92-60 right at home in Champaign. The all-time series between these two is dead even at 43 wins a piece. Fans see this as a big chance for Illinois, whose resume might not snag in at large NCAA bid without a strong tournament run. Wisconsin leans on senior guard Destiny Howell, their top score at 14.1 points per game.

1:03Coach is no containing howell will be key. Iowell be key, she thrives driving to the basket or shooting from outside. Illinois plans to tighten defense, win the boards, and force tough shots latent possessions to control the pace. This neutral sight clash could go either way, but the Illinois have the edge if they match their earlier firepower. Expect high stakes as both squad fight for postseason survival. Coach is an agent. It's hard to find one coach their earlier firepower. Expect high stakes as both squad's fight for postseason survival. Coach is an agent. Coach is an agent.