Illinois WBB vs. Purdue 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Illinois Women's Basketball will kick off 2026 with a tough test against 14-0 Maryland. 

Illinois is 12-1 on the season, and is coming off an 83-73 win over Purdue on Sunday. The Fighting Illini have a chance to add to their best start in program history versus the Terrapins, who are one of just a handful of unbeaten programs left in the country. 

Illinois is 1-17 in the all-time series against Maryland, including 1-5 under coach Shauna Green, according to Illinois Athletics

Where to watch Illinois vs Maryland:

When: Thursday, Jan. 1

Where: State Farm Center, Champaign, IL

Time: 3 p.m.

Watch: Big Ten Network, FOX Sports app

Listen: Busey Bank Illini Sports Network, Varsity Network app, SiriusXM Ch. 392

Stream: FUBO

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