Shauna Green vs Nebraska

Illinois Women's Basketball Head Coach Shauna Green on the sideline against Nebraska on January 24, 2026. 

 via Illinois Fighting Illini Athletics

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - After losing two of its last three, Illinois women's basketball will try to rebound at home despite a tough test against #2 UCLA.

The Fighting Illini's comeback bid fell short on Saturday in an 81-75 loss at Nebraska. UCLA is riding a 13-game winning streak and is currently tied with Iowa atop the Big Ten standings at 9-0 in the conference. 

Illinois Athletics said a win would give the Illini a 4-2 all-time record over the Bruins, including a 3-0 mark in Champaign. 

Where to watch Illinois vs UCLA:

When: Wednesday, Jan. 28

Where: State Farm Center, Champaign, IL

Time: 6 p.m.

Watch: Big Ten Plus, Big Ten Plus app

Listen: Busey Bank Illini Sports Network, Varsity Network app, SiriusXM 83

Stream: FUBO

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