Overview
- Oregon beat Illinois 76-73 at Matthew Knight Arena after a 45-24 halftime lead evaporated.
- Illinois surged ahead 64-56 in the fourth before Katie Fiso hit a left-handed layup with 8.9 seconds remaining and added two free throws with 1.4 seconds after Sofia Bell forced a turnover.
- Oregon’s third quarter unraveled with 2-for-11 shooting and six turnovers, which coach Kelly Graves called perhaps their worst in poise and defense.
- Mia Jacobs led the Ducks with 23 points and nine rebounds, Ehis Etute added 20 and nine, and Fiso posted 16 points and nine assists; Illinois’ Berry Wallace scored 19.
- The victory is Oregon’s fourth in a row and moves the Ducks to 18-7 (6-6 Big Ten) with six games left, including No. 9 Ohio State on Sunday and two against No. 24 Washington.