Illinois vs. Villanova women’s basketball: Our computer predictions project a narrow 67-66 win for Villanova, so this should be a tight matchup.
Their last outing on Monday, the Fighting Illini picked up an 81-58 victory over Washington State.
Illinois vs. Villanova women’s basketball: Villanova team stats
Villanova is averaging 64.6 points per game, 3.2 less than Illinois’ 67.8 per contest. The Wildcats are 11-3 this season when they score more than 68 points.
The Wildcats are outscoring their opponents from distance this season, connecting on 5.9 three-pointers per game and giving their opponents 4.9 made threes. When Villanova shoots its average from deep this season, the wildcats are “13-6” on women basketball game.
Illinois vs. Villanova women’s basketball: Illinois team stats
The Fighting Illini are averaging 74.6 points per game, 15.3 more than Villanova per contest. When Illinois gets to the 59-point mark, it’s 18-12 on the year.
The Fighting Illini made 79.9 percent of their free throws as a team, best in the Big Ten and 6th best in the nation. Cook hit 3.2 free throws per game to lead Illinois while knocking down 87 percent of his attempts at the line.
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Illinois vs. Villanova women’s basketball Game Info
When: Wednesday, 03/04/2024 at 7:00 PM ET
Where: Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana
How to watch on TV: ESPN2 [Illinois vs. Villanova women’s basketball]
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Illinois vs. Villanova women’s basketball Score Prediction
Prediction: Villanova 67, Illinois 66
Illinois vs. Villanova women’s basketball: Illinois schedule analysis
The Fighting Illini defeated the No. 14 Indiana Hoosiers 86–66 on February 19, their best win of the season.
The Fighting Illini are tied for the nation’s 29th-most Quadrant 1 wins (five), but also tied for the 34th-most Quadrant 1 losses (nine).
The Wildcats are tied for the 53rd-most Quadrant 3 wins in the nation based on RPI (seven).
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Illinois 2023-24 best wins
86-66 at home over Indiana (No. 14/AP Poll) on Feb. 19
74-73 at home over Nebraska (No. 28) on March 3
86-71 on the road over Penn State (No. 34) on Feb. 15
81-58 over Washington State (No. 39) on April 1
77-64 on the road over Michigan (No. 55) on Jan. 31
Illinois vs. Villanova women’s basketball: Illinois leaders
Kendall Bostic: 12.0 PTS, 10.8 REB, 1.1 STL, 60.2 FG%, 42.9 3PT% (9-for-21)
Makira Cook: 16.1 PTS, 39.5 FG%, 33.1 3PT% (41-for-124)
Genesis Bryant: 14.1 PTS, 1.2 STL, 39.9 FG%, 34.8 3PT% (63-for-181)
Adalia McKenzie: 11.3 PTS, 1.4 STL, 50.7 FG%, 21.4 3PT% (3-for-14)
Camille Hobby: 9.3 PTS, 52.7 FG%, 30.0 3PT% (3-for-10)
Illinois vs. Villanova women’s basketball: Illinois Performance Insights
The Fighting Illini outscored opponents by 6.8 points per basketball game and have a +226 scoring differential.
Illinois averaged 1.5 fewer points in Big 10 games (73.1) than overall (74.6).
The Fighting Illini are scoring 75.8 points per game at home, 1.3 more than their average on the road (74.5).
Illinois concedes 63.9 points per game at home and 73.4 away.
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