Washington State vs. Illinois stats: A pair of streaking teams meet when the Washington State Cougars host the Illinois Fighting Illini on Monday, 1 April 2024. The Cougars put their three-game winning streak on the line against the Fighting Illini, who have won three in a row.
Washington State beat Toledo 63-61 in the team’s last outing on Thursday. Eleonora Villa scored a team-high 15 points in the win.
Genesis Bryant’s 19 points helped Illinois to a 69-61 win over Tulsa in the team’s final game on Thursday.
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Washington State vs. Illinois stats: Washington State team stats
Washington State’s 69.4 points per game this season is ahead of Illinois’ 68.1 points per contest. The Cougars are 17-1 when they score more than 68 points.
The Cougars made 76.5 percent of their free throws as a team, the second-best mark in the Pac-12. Charlize Leger-Walker hit 2.8 free throws per game to lead Washington State and knocked down 82 percent of his attempts at the line.
Washington State vs. Illinois stats: Illinois team stats
The Fighting Illini score 74.4 points per game, more than Washington State’s 61.2. When Illinois reaches the 61-point mark, it is 17-10 on the year.
The Fighting Illini have averaged 14.1 assists against 12.5 turnovers per game this season. While Illinois has a better assist-to-turnover ratio than its season-long average of 1.13, the Fighting Illini have gone 13-3.
Washington State vs. Illinois stats: Washington State players to watch
Leger-Walker is Washington State’s leading scorer, averaging 13.2 points a contest and top passer with 5.1 assists per game. Villa added 13 points for the Cougars, and Bella Murekatete averaged 12.3 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game.
Villa has a 33 percent shooting percentage from downtown and leads the squad in rebounding with 1.5 treys per game.
Washington State vs. Illinois stats: Illinois players to watch
Makira Cook’s 15.5 points and 4.3 assists per game are both team-highs for Illinois. Bryant contributed 14 points and 3.4 assists for the Fighting Illini, and Kendall Bostick averaged 12.3 points and 10.3 rebounds per game.
The Washington State Cougars bring a three-game winning streak into a home matchup with the Illinois Fighting Illini who have won three at the same time.
Washington State won its most recent game against Toledo on Thursday, 63-61. Eleonora Villa starred with 15 points and also had one board and four assists. In its previous game, Illinois beat Tulsa on Thursday, 69-61.
When is Washington State vs. Illinois stats and when does it start?
This match between Cougars and Fighting Illini will be played on Monday, April 1, 2024. You can expect the opening tip at 5:00 PM ET.
Where to watch Washington State vs. Illinois stats
The Cougars and Fighting Illini will take to the hardwood at Hinkle Fieldhouse for this matchup on April 1st, and if you want to watch the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
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Washington State Statistics, Odds and Insights
Washington State has a +286 scoring differential, outscoring opponents by 8.2 points per game. It is allowing 69.4 points per game to rank 105th in college basketball and 61.2 per outing to rank 99th in college basketball.
The Cougars averaged 69.4 points, just 1.3 more than the Fighting Illini gave up.
The Cougars average 70.8 points per game at home, compared to 68.2 points per game in road games, a difference of 2.6 points per contest.
In its last 10 games, Washington State has scored 62.6 points per game, an average that is slightly lower than the 69.4 it scored during the 2023-24 season.
Illinois Stats, Odds and Insights:
Illinois’ +202 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 6.3 points per game) while allowing 74.4 points per game (39th in college basketball) gives up 68.1 per contest (259th in college basketball).
The Fighting Illini are allowing 13.2 more points per game (74.4) than the Cougars are allowing (61.2).
Illinois is making 5.2 three-pointers per game (235th in college basketball) on 32.5% (105th in college basketball), shooting 31.2% from beyond the arc, compared to 6.5 per opponent.
The Fighting Illini are scoring 75.8 points per game at home, 1.3 more than their average (74.5).
In its last 10 games, Illinois is averaging 74.1 points per contest, compared to its season average of 74.4.
Player statistics reflect 32 of 32 games this season.