Illinois (22-9), an 11-seed, will take on Mississippi State (20-10) on Wednesday.
– The Illini women's basketball team will play in its first NCAA Tournament since 2003, earning a berth in a play-in game.
Illinois , an 11 seed, will take on Mississippi State on Wednesday for a chance to face off with No. 6 Creighton. The Illini, lead by first-year coach Shauna Green, began the season on a six-game winning streak, the program's best start since the 1986-87 campaign. The team finished with a 10-1 non-conference record, a mark tied the all-time school record, and 11-7 in conference play.
Junior guard Makira Cook earned All-Big Ten first team honors. Junior forward Kendall Bostic and junior guard Genesis Bryant both won All-Big Ten Team second team honors and sophomore guard Adalia McKenzie earned All-Big Ten honorable mention.
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