Illinois Tops No. 14 Maryland 66-65, Denies Frese 600th Win

In a dramatic Senior Day matchup, the Maryland women's basketball team fell to Illinois 66-65, marking Illinois' first victory over Maryland in 18 attempts. The game was tightly contested, with Illinois' Genesis Bryant scoring the decisive free throws with just 6.3 seconds left on the clock. Maryland's Shyanne Sellers, who scored 14 points and reached 1,500 career points, had a chance to win the game but her final shot missed its mark. Despite leading after the first quarter, Maryland struggled to maintain control as Illinois capitalized on their three-point shooting, finishing with 10 made threes. Head coach Brenda Frese expressed disappointment in her team's inability to convert key plays down the stretch. This loss leaves both teams at 17-5 overall and 7-4 in Big Ten conference play.