Maddie Weber - Illini Women's Basketball

Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Basketball player Maddie Webber against #19 Ohio State on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. 

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - The Illinois women's basketball team is heading on the road, taking a two-game losing streak to University Park to take on Penn State.

The Fighting Illini are coming off back to back ranked losses to #15 Michigan State and #19 Ohio State. The Lady Lions lead the all time series 39-19, but Illinois has won their last three meetings, coinciding with Shauna Green taking over the helm.

Penn State has lost five straight games, most recently falling 105-65 to #9 Michigan.

Where to watch Illinois vs Ohio State:

When: Sunday, January 11, 2026

Where: Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, Pa.

Time: 2 p.m. CT

Watch: Big Ten Network

Listen: Busey Bank Illini Sports Network, Varsity Network App, SiriusXM 387

Stream: FOX Sports App

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