Indiana Women's Basketball Falls to Illinois 68-54

Indiana's women's basketball team faced a tough loss against Illinois, falling 68-54 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Thursday. Despite a strong comeback effort in the second half, where they cut the lead to four points, Indiana struggled offensively, particularly in the first half, shooting only 9-of-26. The Illini dominated early, led by Adalia McKenzie and Kendall Bostic, who combined for 26 points in the first half. Indiana coach Teri Moren expressed disappointment, noting that some usual contributors played limited minutes, and the team's defensive lapses continued to hinder their performance. Sydney Parrish, Chloe Moore-McNeil, and Shay Ciezki each scored 13 points for Indiana, but it wasn't enough to secure a victory. The Hoosiers now prepare to face No. 4 USC in their next matchup.