Northwestern Wildcats vs Illinois Fighting Illini — Women's Basketball, Sunday, January 18, 2026

No. 25 Illinois Fighting Illini beat Northwestern Wildcats 74-71 in women's basketball on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL.

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Women's Basketball
Final

Northwestern Wildcats

Northwestern

Big Ten Conference

at
#25

Illinois Fighting Illini

Illinois

Big Ten Conference

Northwestern Wildcats

71
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Illinois Fighting Illini

74

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State Farm Center

Champaign, IL

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Game facts
DateSunday, January 18, 2026
Final scoreNorthwestern Wildcats 71, Illinois Fighting Illini 74
VenueState Farm Center
CityChampaign, IL
Conference gameYes
Rank (entering)Illinois Fighting Illini: No. 25

Who won Northwestern Wildcats vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

No. 25 Illinois Fighting Illini beat Northwestern Wildcats 74-71 in women's basketball on Sunday, January 18, 2026.