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    And we’re off.
Illinois women’s basketball played its only public exhibition on Thursday night as the Illini topped DII Maryville 79-60 at State Farm Center.
Freshman Cearah Parchment starred for the Illini, scoring a game-high 22 points and adding 13 rebounds. Very Kendall Bostic of her.
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The game came just two days after head coach Shauna Green announced that two freshmen will miss the 2025-26 season with injuries.
Two Illinois freshman to miss 2025-26 season with injuries
Illinois tips off the new season Tuesday night against SEMO. The game will start at 6 p.m. and air on BTN+.
