Shauna Green earns first win as Illini women's basketball head coach

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- A new era has officially begun for Illinois women's basketball.

In her first regular season game, new Illini head coach Shauna Green led her team to a 75-40 win over Long Island University.

Illinois was led by Kendall Bostic who had a game-high 16 points and 11 rebounds.

Makira Cook tallied 14 points while Genesis Bryant added 13 points off the bench.

The Illini are now 1-0 and will meet up with Alcorn State on Sunday at the State Farm Center.

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