UI SCHEDULE 7-3 overall, 0-0 Big Ten (3-2 Home, 1-1 Away, 3-0 Neutral) TALE OF THE TAPE

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1 07-08 ILLINOIS WOMEN S BASKETBALL GAME 11: ILLINOIS (7-3) at Missouri (6-4) Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007 // 6:30 p.m. // Mizzou Arena (15,061) // Columbia, Mo. Women s Basketball Contact: Derek Neal // (o) // (c) // drneal@uiuc.edu // UI SCHEDULE 7-3 overall, 0-0 Big Ten (3-2 Home, 1-1 Away, 3-0 Neutral) N 9 at Eastern Illinois W, N 11 UW-Milwaukee W, N 14 UAB L, N 18 Southern Illinois W, N 23 vs. South Carolina^ W, N 25 vs. Providence^ W, N 29 at North Carolina State& L, D 2 Illinois-Chicago W, D 5 #9/9 Oklahoma L, BTN D 8 vs. Chicago State$ W, D 19 at Missouri 6:30 p.m. D 27 at Northwestern* 7 p.m. BTN D 30 Wisconsin* 7 p.m. J 2 at Penn State* 6 p.m. J 6 at Indiana* 1 p.m. J 10 Minnesota* 7 p.m. J 17 at Ohio State* 6 p.m. J 21 Iowa* 7 p.m. BTN J 24 Michigan State* 7 p.m. J 27 at Purdue* 1 p.m. J 31 Ohio State* 7 p.m. F 4 at Michigan* 6 p.m. BTN F 7 at Minnesota* 7 p.m. F 10 Indiana* ( Think Pink Game) 1 p.m. BTN F 14 at Wisconsin* 7 p.m. F 21 Penn State* 7 p.m. BTN F 24 Michigan* 5 p.m. BTN F 28 at Michigan State* 6 p.m. M 2 Purdue* 1/3 p.m. M 6-9 Big Ten Tournament TBA BTN M NCAA First and Second Rounds TBA M 29-A 1 NCAA Regionals TBA A 6-8 NCAA Final Four TBA ^ FlU Thanksgiving Classic (Miami, Fla.) & Big Ten/ACC Challenge $ United Center, Chicago, Ill. * Big Ten Conference Game BTN - Big Ten Network Televised Game All Times are CENTRAL and subject to change TALE OF THE TAPE ILL vs. MIZZOU Points Scored Points Allowed Scoring Margin FG% FG% Defense FG% FG% Defense FT% Rebounds Reb. Margin Assists Turnover Margin Steals Blocks ON THE AIR TV: Fox Sports Midwest and MetroSports in Kansas City (Beau Baehman and Patti Phillips) Radio: Illini Sports Network - WDWS-AM 1400 and WDAN-AM 1490 (Dave Loane and Mike Koon) Streaming Audio: Live on fightingillini.com (requires Illini All-Access subscription) Live Stats: fightingillini.com GameTracker THE SERIES Illinois leads 6-3 Last Meeting: Illinois 70, Missouri 67 St. Louis, Mo., in the Busch Braggin Rights Game) THE COACHES Illinois: Missouri: Jolette Law, 7-3 overall and at Illinois (first season) Cindy Stein, overall (13th season) and at Missouri (10th season) PROBABLE ILLINOIS STARTERS Pos. No. Name Ht. Yr. GP-GS PPG RPG APG Quick Hits G 20 Lori Bjork 5-11 Jr Preseason All-Big Ten pick ranks third on UI career 3FG list G 33 Chelsea Gordon 6-0 Jr Led Illini with 16 points versus Oklahoma F 22 Lacey Simpson 6-0 So Ranks first in the Big Ten in steals (3.40) F 13 Jenna Smith 6-3 So Ranks second in Big Ten in both scoring and rebounding F 32 Danyel Crutcher 6-2 Sr Had 20 points and 10 rebounds versus Chicago State OFF THE BENCH C 00 Erin McCarthy 6-5 Jr Tallest Illini can affect shots in the lane G 12 Lydia McCully 5-9 Fr No. 46 senior in class of 2007 according to Blue Star Report C 15 Audrey Tabon 6-2 Sr Scored 8 points and grabbed 6 boards vs. UIC G 25 Chelsea Buher 5-11 Fr Scored four points in 16 minutes vs. UIC G 30 Rebecca Harris 5-8 Sr Had career-highs in points (15) and assists (6) vs. SC F 50 Stephanie Chelleen 6-2 Sr Scored nine points in 11 minutes vs. South Carolina QUICK HITS The Game: Illinois (7-3) returns to action Wednesday night after 11 days off for final exams. The Illini, who are coming off a win over Chicago State at the United Center on Dec. 8, will travel to Columbia, Mo., for a match-up against the Missouri Tigers (6-4) at 6:30 p.m. Mizzou is coming off a overtime win over UMKC on Saturday and is 5-2 at home this season. Big Ten Leaders: The Illini are at or near the top of several categories in the latest Big Ten statistical rankings. Jenna Smith leads the league in defensive rebounds (7.0), FG percentage (.626) and minutes (36.7), while ranking second in scoring (19.9) and rebounding (10.1). Lacey Simpson leads the league in steals (3.4) and Lori Bjork in FT percentage (.935). As a team, the Orange and Blue top the league in FT percentage (.814) and rebounding defense (28.7) and rank second in scoring margin (+9.6), FG percentage (.456) and blocked shots (4.5). Up Next: The Illini will take a few days off for the holidays before starting Big Ten Conference play at Northwestern on Thursday, Dec. 27 at 7 p.m. That game will be televised by the Big Ten Network and will be the first conference game of the season. Following that, Illinois will return home to host the Wisconsin Badgers at Assembly hall on Dec. 30 at 7 p.m. after the Illini men host Tennessee State at 3 p.m. BREAKING DOWN THE TIGERS Missouri is 6-4 overall and 5-2 at home after splitting a pair of overtime games at Mizzou Arena in the last week. The Tigers fell to Stephen F. Austin, 84-81, in OT on Dec. 8, but came back to top UMKC, 75-73, in extra time on Dec. 15. The Illini and Tigers have one opponent in common so far, as the Orange and Blue topped Eastern Illinois, 86-56, on the road to open the season, while MU beat the Panthers, 69-51, at home in its second game of the season. Mizzou is led by the high-scoring duo of junior guard Alyssa Hollins (17.8 ppg, 26 3FGM) and sophomore forward Jessra Johnson (17.7 ppg, 9.1 rpg). Freshman forward Shakara Jones also carries a big part of the load, averaging 13.4 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. The Tigers have hit 70 three-pointers on the season, but are shooting just 62 percent from the free throw line as a team. FAMILIAR FACES ON MIZZOU BENCH Three Mizzou coaches will be facing their alma mater when the Illini come to town on Wednesday. Head coach Cindy Stein (1984), Associate Head Coach Lynette Robinson (1982) and Assistant Coach Allison Guth (2002) all played for the Fighting Illini and earned their degrees from the University of Illinois. Stein, a native of Peoria, Ill., played two seasons for the Illini from after transferring from Illinois Central College University of Illinois Women s Basketball Game Notes // 1

2 FIGHTING ILLINI NOTES She amassed 323 assists with the Orange and Blue, which still ranks sixth on the UI career assists list. She earned a degree from Illinois in 1984 and returned to Champaign as an assistant coach from Robinson played for the Illini from and still appears on several career and single season lists. She is the UI single season rebounding leader with 335 in and is 13th on the all-time scoring list. Robinson was a CoSIDA Academic All-America honorable mention pick as a senior and was named to the Illinois All-Decade team in Guth, a native of Arlington Heights, Ill., was a three-year letterwinner for the Fighting Illini from and also played for the UI women s golf team as a freshman. She left Illinois in 2004 with a degree in marketing. THE ILLINOIS-MIZZOU SERIES Illinois leads the series 6-3 and has won the last six in a row. The Illini are 2-1 vs. the Tigers in Columbia. The last time the two teams met there was on Nov. 30, 1996, an Illini victory. The last three meetings between Illinois and Mizzou were in St. Louis as doubleheaders with the Busch Braggin Rights series between the two men s teams. Illinois won all three of those meetings, the most recent by a score of on Dec. 21, UNITED CENTER DOMINANCE CONTINUES Illinois continued its recent dominance in the annual Lexus December To Remember Classic at the United Center with a win over Chicago State on Dec. 8. The Illini are now 7-2 all-time at the home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks, and have won the last five in a row by an average of 33 points. Lexus December to Remember Classic games: 12/18/99 Kansas W /16/00 DePaul L /8/01 Pepperdine W (OT) 12/14/02 Mississippi St. L /6/03 Illinois State W /11/04 Pacific W /3/05 Saint Louis W /9/06 Rhode Island W /8/07 Chicago State W ILLINI IN THE NCAA RANKINGS In the Dec. 17 NCAA statistical rankings, Illinois ranked in the top-25 in the nation in two different categories, and Illini individuals rank in the top-100 in seven different categories. Team Category Rank Stat Free Throw Percentage Personal Fouls Indiv. Category Player Rank Stat FG Percentage Jenna Smith FT Percentage Lori Bjork Steals Lacey Simpson Scoring Jenna Smith Rebounding Jenna Smith Blocks Jenna Smith FT Percentage Jenna Smith SMITH OFF TO FAST START Illini forward Jenna Smith has taken off at the start of her sophomore season. She took tournament MVP honors at the FIU Thanksgiving Classic and was named Big Ten Player of the week for the second time on Nov. 26. For the year, she is averaging 19.9 points and 10.1 rebounds, which both rank second in the Big Ten. She s shooting 63 percent from the field and 85 percent from the line. She has led the Illini in scoring and rebounding seven times in 10 games this season. Smith Holds Her Own vs. NPOY: Smith faced her toughest competition to date when last year s AP National Player of the Year Courtney Paris came to Assembly Hall Dec. 5. Smith more than held her own against the Sooner star, hitting 7-of-9 from the field for 15 points, pulling down eight rebounds and blocking two shots. Paris had her usual big numbers with 22 points and 14 rebounds, but Smith served notice that she will be a force to be reckoned with for the next few years. Among the Leaders: Smith ranks in the top-six in the Big Ten in eight categories. She leads the league in FG percentage (.626), defensive rebounds (7.0) and minutes (36.7), ranks second in scoring (19.9) and rebounding (10.1), third in blocks (2.1), fifth in offensive rebounds (3.1) and sixth in FT percentage (.849). Nationally, Smith ranks in the top-40 in four categories, most notably FG percentage, where she ranks 8th. Smith Rakes in Honors: Smith has been collecting her share of early-season honors thus far. She has been named Big Ten Player of the Week on two occasions this season (Nov. 12 and Nov. 26) and claimed Most Valuable Player honors at the FIU Thanksgiving Classic after leading Illinois to the title. Double-Trouble: Smith has recorded double-doubles in six of 10 games this season and has 12 in her career, which is second in the Big Ten behind only Wisconsin senior Jolene Anderson s 20. Illinois has won all six games in ILLINOIS BASKETBALL ROSTER NO. PLAYER POS HT YR/ELIG HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL 00 Erin McCarthy** C 6-5 Jr./Jr. Tulsa, Okla./Bishop Kelly H.S. 12 Lydia McCully G 5-9 Fr./Fr. Bedford Heights, Ohio/Bedford H.S. 13 Jenna Smith* F/C 6-3 So./So. Bloomington, Minn./Kennedy H.S. 15 Audrey Tabon*** F/C 6-2 5th/Sr. Pittsburgh, Pa./Oakland Catholic H.S. 20 Lori Bjork** G 5-11 Jr./Jr. Johnston, Iowa/Johnston H.S. 22 Lacey Simpson* F 6-0 Jr./So. Zion, Ill./Zion-Benton H.S. 25 Chelsea Buher G 5-11 Fr./Fr. Lawrenceville, Ill./Lawrenceville H.S. 30 Rebecca Harris* G 5-8 Sr./Sr. Belleville, Ill./Mascoutah H.S./Rend Lake College 32 Danyel Crutcher*** F 6-2 Sr./Sr. Orange, N.J./Orange H.S. 33 Chelsea Gordon** F 6-0 Jr./Jr. Erie, Pa./Mercyhurst Prep H.S. 50 Stephanie Chelleen*** F 6-2 Sr./Sr. Des Moines, Iowa/Des Moines Lincoln H.S. HEAD COACH: Jolette Law (First season) ASSISTANT COACHES: Karen Middleton (First Season), Tamika Louis (First Season), Patrick Klein (First Season) ASSISTANT TO THE HEAD COACH: Diane Hobin (Third Season) ATHLETIC TRAINER: Paul Schmidt (Second season) STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING: Jimmy Price (Fifth season) HEAD COACH JOLETTE LAW 7-3 (.700) FIRST SEASON Jolette Law, long regarded as one of the top assistant coaches in the country, was named the seventh head women's basketball coach at the University of Illinois on May 11, Law came to Illinois following 12 years as an assistant on C. Vivian Stringer's Rutgers staff, including the last four as associate head coach. Law was a driving force behind Rutgers' rise to the top of women's college basketball. During her tenure, the Scarlet Knights made two Final Fours, three Elite Eights and three Sweet Sixteen appearances, among them this past season's run to the 2007 national championship game in Cleveland. Rutgers compiled a record of (.673) during Law's tenure in East Brunswick, N.J., winning Big East regular season titles in both 2005 and 2006 and the Big East Tournament title in In addition to her tremendous technical expertise on the sidelines, Law also used her energetic and enthusiastic personality to help Rutgers bring in eight recruiting classes ranked among the nation's Top 10, including three classes that were ranked No. 1 in the nation (1999, 2001 and 2006). Law was a three-time Kodak All-American at Wilson High School before graduating from the University of Iowa in 1990 with a degree in sports studies/corporate fitness. As the Hawkeyes' floor general, she helped the Hawkeyes to four consecutive Big Ten titles and a record of from A Kodak District V All-American in 1990, she was a two-time first-team All-Big Ten selection (1989 &1990). Following her collegiate career, Law joined the Harlem Globetrotters from as the only female team member, completing three worldwide tours with the team. After her playing career came to a close, Law spent one season at Ball State ( ) before joining Stringer at Rutgers. PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Lori Bjork BYORK Chelsea Buher BYOU-er Stephanie Chelleen Shell-LEAN Danyel Crutcher Dan-YELL CRUTCH-ur Audrey Tabon TAY-bun Jolette Law joe-LET Tamika Louis ta-MEE-ka University of Illinois Women s Basketball Game Notes // 2

3 THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE STANDINGS (through games of Dec. 17) Team Big Ten Overall 1 Ohio State Penn State Minnesota ILLINOIS Wisconsin Michigan State Michigan Iowa Indiana Purdue Northwestern PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Nov JENNA SMITH, ILLINOIS Nov Jantel Lavender, Ohio State Nov JENNA SMITH, ILLINOIS Dec Allyssa DeHaan, MSU/Jantel Lavender OSU Dec Allyssa DeHaan, Michigan State Dec Tyra Grant, Penn State THIS WEEK IN THE BIG TEN Sunday, Dec. 16 Oklahoma at MICHIGAN STATE Oklahoma Bowling Green at INDIANA Indiana OHIO STATE at Washington Ohio State Monday, Dec. 17 NORTHWESTERN at Marquette Wednesday, Dec. 19 ILLINOIS at Missouri Youngstown State at OHIO STATE PURDUE at Gonzaga Thursday, Dec. 20 MICHIGAN STATE at Providence DePaul at NORTHWESTERN INDIANA at Cincinnati Friday, Dec. 21 Ohio at MICHIGAN Iowa State at MINNESOTA PURDUE at Washington Saturday, Dec. 22 Nebraska at OHIO STATE MICHIGAN STATE at Hartford West Virginia at INDIANA Western Illinois at IOWA 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 10 p.m. 12 p.m. 12 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 10 p.m. 12 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m BIG TEN TOURNAMENT March 6-9 Conseco Fieldhouse Indianapolis, Ind. For Tickets call: Illini-1 FIGHTING ILLINI NOTES which Smith has recorded a double-double this season and lost three of the four in which she hasn t. Career Day: Smith scored a career-high 32 points and had 10 boards against SIU on Nov. 18. She hit 13-of-19 from the field and scored 11 straight points for the Illini at one point in the second half. Big Ten Player of the Week, Part 1: Smith got her sophomore campaign off to a fast start, setting or tying career-highs in points, rebounds and assists in the first two games. In the opening weekend Smith averaged 19.0 points, 16.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 2.5 blocks while shooting 67 percent from the field and a perfect 10-of- 10 from the free throw line. Her 19 rebounds in the opener against Eastern Illinois tied for the seventh most in school history and were the most for an Illini in 18 years. Big Ten Player of the Week, Part 2: Smith collected her second weekly Big Ten honor on Nov. 26 after averaging 23.0 points and 10.0 rebounds per game while leading Illinois to the FIU Thanksgiving Classic title with wins over South Carolina and Providence. Smith had 29 points and 10 rebounds in the title game against the Friars. TOEING THE LINE Illinois has done an excellent job getting to the line this season, and an even better job of converting those chances. Illinois leads the league and ranks fifth in the nation in FT percentage (.814), having knocked down 166-of-204 from the charity stripe. Illinois has hit 36- off-42 (.852) from the line in the last three games and has made 18 more FTs than its opponents have shot on the season ( ). For the year, Lori Bjork leads the way from the line, shooting a Big Ten best 93.5 percent (29-of-31). PRESSURE D CATCHING ON Jolette Law s pressure defense looks to be catching on fast with the Fighting Illini. Through the first 10 games Illinois is averaging 8.90 steals per game, which ranks third in the Big Ten. Sophomore Lacey Simpson leads the way, as she leads the conference in steals with 3.40 thefts per game. Last year, Illinois ranked last in the Big Ten in steals at 5.55 per game. CRUTCH CRACKS THE LINEUP Senior forward Danyel Crutcher, who started 30 games a year ago, cracked the starting line-up for the first time this season Dec. 5 vs. Oklahoma and then again against Chicago State on Dec. 8. The move appears to have paid off, as Crutcher is averaging 17.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game and is shooting 65 percent from the field since the change. She replaced Audrey Tabon in the line-up, who started the first eight games of the season. Illinois record by starting line-up: Bjork-Harris-Gordon-Smith-Tabon (3-1) Bjork-Simpson-Gordon-Smith-Tabon (3-1) Bjork-Simpson-Gordon-Smith-Crutcher (1-1) MORE ILLINI TIDBITS Bjork Moving Up Chart: Junior Lori Bjork hit her 150th career three-pointer in the blowout win over South Carolina on Nov. 23. She has hit 18-of-55 on the season and now has 155 career three-pointers, which ranks third on the UI career list and is just 13 behind Mandy Cunningham s second place total of 168. Bjork, a preseason All-Big Ten selection, ranks fourth in the Big Ten in three s made per game (2.00). Illini Claim FIU Title: The Orange and Blue claimed their first tournament title since winning the St. Mary s Thanksgiving Tournament during the season by taking two games at the FIU Thanksgiving Classic over Thanksgiving weekend. The Illini easily topped SEC foe South Carolina, 91-58, in the opening round on Nov. 23, before hanging on for a win over Big East foe Providence in the title game on Nov. 25. Smith, Gordon Nab Tournament Honors: Jenna Smith was named the Most Valuable Player of the Classic after averaging 23.0 points and 10.0 rebounds in leading the Illini to the title. In addition, junior guard Chelsea Gordon also had a great weekend and was named to the All-Tournament Team. Gordon averaged 9.5 points and 4.0 rebounds to go along with solid defense to help the Illini bring home the hardware. Illini Make BTN Debut: The Illini made their first-ever appearance on the new Big Ten Network Dec. 5 against BIG TEN STATISTICS (through games of 12/17) Team Stats Big Ten Only All Games Scoring Offense (5) Scoring Defense (4) Scoring Margin (2) FT Percentage (1) FG Percentage (2) FG Pct. Defense (9) 3-FG Percentage (9) 3-FG Pct. Defense (9) Rebounding Offense (10) Rebounding Defense (1) Rebounding Margin (3) Blocked Shots (2) Assists (6) Steals (3) TO Margin (5) Assist/TO Ratio (6) Offensive Rebounds (8) Defensive Rebounds (9) 3-FG Made (6) Individual Leaders Category Big Ten Only All Games Bjork, Lori Scoring (T-30) FT% (1) 3FG% (8) 3FG Made (5) Minutes (11) Crutcher, Danyel Scoring (20) Rebounding (T-16) FG% (4) Gordon, Chelsea Scoring (T-30) Simpson, Lacey Assists (6) Steals (1) Blocks (13) Assist/TO Ratio (7) Smith, Jenna Scoring (2) Rebounding (2) FG% (1) FT% (6) Blocks (3) Offensive Rebs (5) Defensive Rebs (T-1) Minutes (1) University of Illinois Women s Basketball Game Notes // 3

4 Associated Press Poll (Dec. 10) No. School Rec. Votes Pvs. 1 Tennessee (48) UConn (2) North Carolina Maryland Stanford Rutgers Georgia LSU Oklahoma Baylor Cal Texas A&M West Virginia Auburn Duke DePaul Notre Dame Arizona State Ohio State Texas Michigan State Oklahoma State Vanderbilt Wyoming Old Dominion OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES: Colorado 58, George Washington 48, Wake Forest 36, Georgia Tech 32, Pittsburgh 32, Marist 30, Arkansas 28, Florida State 16, Louisville 12, NC State 11, Texas Tech 11, Penn St 7, Kansas 7, Illinois St 7, Bowling Green 7, New Mexico 4, Nebraska 2, JMU 2, Iowa St 1, Liberty 1, Mississippi St 1, Southern Miss 1, Virginia Tech 1. ESPN/USA Today Poll (Dec. 11) No. School Rec. Votes Pvs. 1 Tennessee (29) UConn (1) North Carolina Stanford Maryland (1) Rutgers Georgia LSU Oklahoma Baylor Texas A&M Cal West Virginia Auburn Duke DePaul Notre Dame Ohio State Arizona State Vanderbilt Michigan State George Washington Texas Oklahoma State NR 25 Wyoming OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES: Old Dominion 37, Marist 36, Arkansas 27, Georgia Tech 25, Iowa State 18, Utah 18, Pittsburgh 16, North Carolina State 15, Texas Tech 15, Wake Forest 12, Florida State 11, Penn State 9, Hartford 8, Colorado 6, Marquette 5, Western Kentucky 5, Temple 3, Louisville 2, Kansas 1, South Alabama 1, Tulane 1. *Illinois opponents in BOLD FIGHTING ILLINI NOTES Oklahoma. Illinois is scheduled to make at least six more regular season appearances on the BTN this season. The next time the Illini will be televised on the BTN is on Dec. 27 at Northwestern. Home Sweet Home: After going 12-3 at Assembly Hall last season, Illinois is off to a 3-2 start at home this year. The Illini hold an all-time record of (.653) at home and (.655) at Assembly Hall. Scoring Big: Illinois 91 points scored in the win over South Carolina in the opening round of the FIU Thanksgiving Classic were the most since it put up 94 against Michigan on Feb. 1, LAW ERA OFF TO FAST START New Illini head coach Jolette Law is off to the best 10-game start in school history at 7-3. Laura Golden, who started off 6-4 in , previously had the best 10-game start. Law began her career with a pair of 20+ victories. She picked up her first-career victory on Nov. 9 with the win over EIU and her first win at Assembly Hall two days later when the Illini downed UW-Milwaukee. Law was named Illinois head coach on May 11 after spending 12 seasons as an assistant at Rutgers, including the last four as associate head coach. In her short time in Champaign, Law has already established herself as one of the hardest workers in the game. She hired a young, energetic staff to help instill a new work ethic, winning attitude and up-tempo style that is based on pressure defense. ACC WINS INAUGURAL CHALLENGE The Inaugural Big Ten/ACC Women s Basketball Challenge came to a close on Sunday, as the ACC won the challenge 8-3. Penn State upset No. 10 Duke at home on Sunday to give the Big Ten a marquee win. The only other Big Ten teams to win its match-ups were Michigan defeating Miami and Michigan State beating Clemson at home Big Ten/ACC Challenge (ACC Wins 8-3) Nov. 19 Michigan at Miami MICH, Nov. 28 Wake Forest at Northwestern WF, Nov. 28 Georgia Tech at Iowa GT, Nov. 29 Purdue at North Carolina UNC, Nov. 29 Illinois at NC State NCSU, Nov. 29 Clemson at Michigan State MSU, Nov. 30 Ohio State at Maryland MD, Nov. 30 Minnesota at Virginia Tech VT, Nov. 30 Florida State at Indiana FSU, Nov. 30 Wisconsin at Virginia VA Dec. 2 Duke at Penn State PSU, Illinois vs. the ACC: Illinois has a combined record of 8-12 against teams currently in the Atlantic Coast Conference after Thursday s loss to NC State. Prior to that, Illinois last game against an ACC foe was a loss to Virginia in Knoxville, Tenn., in the first round of the 2003 NCAA Tournament. ILLINI RETURN SIX STARTERS...THAT S RIGHT SIX Illinois might be the only team in the country that can legitimately boast the return six starters. Last year s regular starting five of Lori Bjork (31 starts), Chelsea Gordon (31), Lacey Simpson (30), Danyel Crutcher (30) and Jenna Smith (22) all return, and the Illini welcome back Audrey Tabon, who made 26 starts in before missing all of last season with a knee injury. In all, Illinois returns 85.7 percent of its minutes, 87.4 percent of its scoring, 86.5 percent of its rebounds, 95.7 percent of its three point field goals and 89.1 percent of its assists from last season. LAW SIGNS TWO FOR Illinois women's basketball coach Jolette Law announced the signing of two student-athletes to national letters of intent on Wednesday, the first day of the early signing period. Macie Blinn, a 6-1 guard from Greenville, Ohio, and Lana Rukavina, a 6-3 post from Wheeling, Ill., will both join the Fighting Illini for the season. Blinn is a smart, versatile player who does it all in high school, but will likely play the 2 or 3 in college. She averaged 20.1 points, 7.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game as a junior and knocked down 37-of-93 three-pointers (.398). She was named second team All-State by the Associated Press and first team All-District by the AP and Coaches. RPI RATINGS (From CollegeRPI.com through games of Dec. 17, 2007) SOS Polls Rk School Rec. RPI RK Rating AP USA 1 Tennessee Connecticut Stanford Georgia Rutgers Texas A&M Maryland Notre Dame Old Dominion Oklahoma Georgia Tech Kansas Wyoming Iowa State Penn State Michigan LSU Virginia Duke Hartford Louisville Vanderbilt West Virginia Syracuse Nebraska Minnesota South Carolina Wisconsin Michigan St Ohio State Iowa ILLINOIS Purdue North Carolina St Indiana Providence Missouri UAB Northwestern Wis-Milwaukee Chicago St Illinois-Chicago Southern Illinois Eastern Illinois ILL opponents in BOLD. Records are vs. D-I opponents only University of Illinois Women s Basketball Game Notes // 4

5 Rukavina surpassed the 1,000 career point milestone with 20 points in Wheeling's season opening win over Maine South on Nov. 13, She has a career scoring average of 11.0 entering senior season and averaged 13.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.0 blocks per game last year as a junior. Rukavina is a three-time All-Area and Mid- Suburban East All-Conference selection. While Law is thrilled with the addition of Blinn and Rukavina, she and her staff are still on the recruiting trail looking to add to the class before next season. NEW FACES In addition to Law, several other faces have made their Illini debuts this season. Assistant coaches Karen Middleton, Tamika Louis and Patrick Klein took to the Illinois bench for the first time at Eastern Illinois. Middleton came to Illinois after 10 seasons as an assistant at Stanford. Lewis was a former head coach at Mott Community College and also worked as a corporate executive for GM, while Klein served as a graduate assistant for Ohio State, where he helped lead the Buckeyes to back-to-back Big Ten titles. In addition to the coaches, freshman Chelsea Buher saw her first action as an Illini at EIU and CAREER DOUBLE-DOUBLES CRUTCHER (12) PTS REBS OPP 11/20/ Ark-PB 12/19/ UCLA 12/18/ Oklahoma 12/22/ Illinois St. 3/15/ W. Illinois 11/20/ N. Illinois 12/21/ Bradley 12/28/ Penn State 1/28/ Northwestern 2/11/ Ohio State 2/15/ Iowa 12/8/ Chicago St. SIMPSON (3) PTS REBS OPP 11/14/ UIC 2/8/ Purdue 12/8/ (a)* Chicago St. SMITH (12) PTS REBS OPP 12/5/ Florida 1/4/ Michigan 1/28/ Northwestern 2/15/ Iowa 2/18/ Indiana 3/22/ Kansas State 11/9/ Eastern Illinois 11/11/ UW-Milwaukee 11/18/ Southern Illinois 11/23/ South Carolina 11/25/ Providence 12/2/ UIC TABON (2) PTS REBS OPP 12/5/ Bradley 12/9/ Florida * Simpson had 12 assists on 12/8/07 Double-doubles from are in BOLD FIGHTING ILLINI NOTES scored her first points last Sunday vs. UWM when she hit a three-pointer with 1:05 to play in the game. BJORK EARNS PRESEASON ACCOLADE Junior guard Lori Bjork was selected to the Preseason All-Big Ten Team by the coaches and the media after setting a school record with 84 threepointers and earning second team All-Conference accolades in She is the first Illini named to the preseason All-Conference team since Allison Curtin in Joining Bjork on the coaches All-Big Ten team were Michigan State's Allyssa DeHaan, Minnesota's Emily Fox, Ohio State's Marcilla Packer and Wisconsin's Jolene Anderson. Ohio State's Star Allen replaced Fox and joined the other four on the media's All-Conference team. COACHES PICK ILLINI THIRD IN PRESEASON POLL Illinois was picked to finish third in the Big Ten Conference preseason coaches poll, which was released at the annual Big Ten media day in Chicago Oct. 28. A panel of media members picked the Illini sixth. Below is a look at both complete polls: COACHES 1. Ohio State 2. Wisconsin 3. ILLINOIS 4. Michigan State 5. Purdue 6. Minnesota 7. Iowa 8. Penn State 9. Indiana 10. Michigan 11. Northwestern MEDIA 1. Ohio State 2. Michigan State 3. Wisconsin 4. Purdue 5. Iowa 6. ILLINOIS 7. Penn State 8. Minnesota 9. Indiana 10. Michigan 11. Northwestern BIG TEN TOURNAMENT TICKETS ON SALE NOW All-session tickets for the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament, presented by Xbox 360 Live, are $65 and are available at all 11 Big Ten university ticket offices, the Conseco Fieldhouse box office, Ticketmaster outlets, or by calling Ticketmaster at (317) All-session tickets are available at the special discounted price of $45 for the first 45 days of public sales. The $45 promotion ends Jan. 7, WATCH ILLINOIS ON FIGHTINGILLINI.COM For the fourth straight year, fans unable to make it to Assembly Hall can catch live streaming video of UI women s basketball home games on the web. Any game not televised by the Big Ten Network will be streamed live on fightingillini.com, which means at least eight home games can be viewed this season. To have access to the games, fans will need to purchase an Illini All-Access subscription ($6.95 per month, $49.95 per year). A subscription includes access to all other Illinois video content, including football and men s basketball press conferences, live events for volleyball, wrestling and gymnastics, as well as live audio and highlight videos for all sports. UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Location Champaign-Urbana, Ill. Nickname Fighting Illini Colors Orange and Blue Conference Big Ten Home Court: Assembly Hall (16,618) Director of Athletics Ronald E. Guenther Ticket Office Phone (217) UI SPORTS INFORMATION Main WBB Contact Derek Neal (drneal@uiuc.edu) Office Phone (217) Cell Phone (309) Asst. WBB Contact Emily Wickstrom (ewick@uiuc.edu) Office Phone (217) SID Fax (217) Press Row Number (217) AT A GLANCE Overall Record Big Ten Record/Place /4th Postseason WNIT Third Round Starters Returning/Lost /0 Letterwinners Returning/Lost /2 Newcomers SPECIALTY STATS 2nd Fast Game In Paint Off TO Chance Break Bench at Eastern Illinois 30/18 16/18 25/8 14/12 20/15 UW-Milwaukee 18/20 20/16 11/6 2/0 21/16 UAB 12/28 17/22 11/3 0/14 22/8 Southern Illinois 34/8 20/12 8/12 4/6 17/19 vs. South Carolina 26/30 34/22 14/3 8/8 32/17 vs. Providence 22/20 15/10 17/6 2/2 14/12 at NC St. 26/28 14/16 2/6 4/6 21/15 Illinois-Chicago 24/18 21/17 7/4 2/10 16/9 Oklahoma 16/38 6/24 3/10 0/10 8/11 vs. Chicago St. 40/10 18/8 15/5 5/4 7/6 at Missouri at Northwestern Wisconsin at Penn State at Indiana Minnesota at Ohio State Iowa Michigan St. at Purdue Ohio State at Michigan at Minnesota Indiana at Wisconsin Penn State Michigan at Michigan St. Purdue TOTAL 248/ / /63 41/72 178/128 Ave/Game 24.8/ / / / /12.8 Totals are displayed in the ILL/OPP format University of Illinois Women s Basketball Game Notes // 5

6 FIGHTING ILLINI NOTES ILLINOIS ON THE TUBE At least seven Illini games will be televised nationally on the Big Ten Network this season. In all, the Big Ten Network will televise 55 regularseason contests. Additionally, all 10 games of the 2008 Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament will be televised nationally as the BTN will broadcast the first nine contests, and the title match will air live on ESPN2. In all, more conference action will be televised than ever before, as 43 of the 99 Big Ten match-ups will be broadcast by the BTN, CBS or ESPN Illinois Big Ten Network Television Schedule Dec. 5 Oklahoma 8 p.m. CT Dec. 27 at Northwestern 7 p.m. CT Jan. 21 Iowa 7 p.m. CT Feb. 4 at Michigan 6 p.m. CT Feb. 10 Indiana 1 p.m. CT Feb. 21 Penn State 7 p.m. CT Feb. 24 Michigan 5 p.m. CT *March 2 Purdue 1/3 p.m. CT * Wildcard game - will be selected by Feb. 19, 2008 The Big Ten Network has existing agreements with DirecTV, Dish Network and AT&T in addition to over 150 cable outlets nationwide. Fans who want to receive the Big Ten Network can call WANT-B10 or visit and enter their zip code. For more information, visit RECORDS TO WATCH (A look at Illini climing in the record books this year) INDIVIDUAL CAREER Points 1. 2,089 Ashley Berggren ,984 Jonelle Polk ,906 Lisa Robinson Becky Beach Lori Bjork Kristen Haynes Rebounds 1. 1,014 Cindy Dallas Jonelle Polk Lynnette Robinson Alicia Sheeler Sarah Sharp Danyel Crutcher Three-point Field Goals Made Krista Reinking Mandy Cunningham Lori Bjork Melissa Parker Blocked Shots Kendra Gantt Jonelle Polk Ann Henderson Susan Blauser Erin Wigley Jenna Smith Alicia Sheeler Nicole Vasey Lacey Simpson Danyel Crutcher Audrey Tabon Scoring 80+ points Scoring points Scoring points Scoring less than 60 points Giving up 80+ points Giving up points Giving up points Giving up points Giving up less than 50 points Field goal shooting 55 percent or better Field goal shooting percent Field goal shooting percent Field goal shooting percent Field goal shooting under 40 percent Opponents shooting 50 percent or better Opponents shooting percent Opponents shooting percent Opponents shooting percent Opponents shooting under 35 percent Shoots better than opponent Shoots worse than opponent Illini out-rebound opponent Teams have equal number of rebounds Opponents out-rebound Illini Illini have fewer turnovers than opponent Teams have same number of turnovers Illini have more turnovers than opponent When leading at halftime When tied at halftime When trailing at halftime STARTING LINE-UPS Game G G G/F F F/C at Eastern Illinois Bjork Harris Gordon Smith Tabon UW-Milwaukee Bjork Harris Gordon Smith Tabon UAB Bjork Harris Gordon Smith Tabon Southern Illinois Bjork Harris Gordon Smith Tabon vs. South Carolina Bjork Gordon Simpson Smith Tabon vs. Providence Bjork Gordon Simpson Smith Tabon at North Carolina State Bjork Gordon Simpson Smith Tabon Illinois-Chicago Bjork Gordon Simpson Smith Tabon Oklahoma Bjork Gordon Simpson Crutcher Smith vs. Chicago State Bjork Gordon Simpson Crutcher Smith at Missouri at Northwestern Wisconsin at Penn State at Indiana Minnesota at Ohio State Iowa Michigan State at Purdue Ohio State at Michigan at Minnesota Indiana at Wisconsin Penn State Michigan at Michigan State Purdue ILLINOIS RECORD WHEN... When Illini shoot more free throws than opponent When teams shoot same number of FTs When opponents shoot more FT than Illinois Game goes to Overtime Margin is five points or less Margin is 6-10 points Margin is points Margin is points Margin is 20+ points Overall Record Big Ten Record Record at Home Record on Road Record in Neutral Site Games Record vs. Ranked Teams Coming off a win Coming off a loss Wearing White jerseys Wearing Blue jerseys Wearing Orange jerseys In Day Games (before 5 p.m.) In Night Games (5 p.m. or later) Record by Month November December January February March University of Illinois Women s Basketball Game Notes // 6

7 PROMOTIONS COURTSIDE PARTIES Once again, Illini fans can enjoy courtside parties for up to eight people. The package costs $135 ($120 for Kids Club members) and includes tickets, hot dogs, popcorn, drinks, pom poms and game programs for each guest, plus a personalized cake, an autographed card and a scoreboard message for the guest of honor. Contact Kolbe Kasper at kmkasper@uiuc.edu or to schedule your party. Orders must be received a minimum of two (2) weeks prior to the date of the party. AUTOGRAPHS The team will sign autographs on the court after the following games: Nov. 11, Nov. 18, Dec. 2, Feb. 10, Feb. 24, March 2. Sunday, Dec 2 vs. UIC FAMILY DAY / KIDS CLUB DAY Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun. There will be face painting, uniform try-on, and a photo station. The team will be available for autographs after the game. Sunday, Dec 30 vs. Wisconsin MEN'S BASKETBALL TICKET STUB REDEMPTION / CAMPUS CHARITABLE FUND DRIVE NIGHT Fans can use their Illinois-Tennessee State men's basketball ticket stub for free admission. In addition UI faculty and staff that donated to the Campus Charitable Fund Drive will be present and will receive awards at halftime. Thursday, Jan. 31 vs. Ohio State NATIONAL GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SPORTS DAY CELEBRATION There will be activities recognizing National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Sunday, Feb. 10 vs. Indiana THINK PINK DAY / TEAM DAY Illinois will be participating in the national 'Think Pink' week sponsored by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association. Fans are encouraged to wear pink to this game to show your support for cancer research. Fans wearing their pink Illini Madness t- shirt will get in free. Thursday, Feb. 21 vs. Penn State MEN'S BASKETBALL TICKET STUB REDEMPTION Use your Illinois-Wisconsin men's basketball ticket stub for free admission. Sunday, Feb. 24 vs. Michigan CAMPER REUNION Summer campers are invited back to campus to see the Fighting Illini in action. To receive free admission, campers should RSVP by Feb. 18 to Allison Berg at or alberg@uiuc.edu. Sunday, march 2 vs. Purdue GIRL SCOUT DAY / SENIOR DAY Girl Scouts will receive discounted tickets. Tickets must be purchased in advance by Monday, February 25. For more information, contact Allison Berg at or alberg@uiuc.edu. THE LAST TIME... Illinois scored 100 points or more feb. 4, 2001 vs. Minnesota (Illinois 101, Minnesota 91) Illinois scored 90 points or more nov. 23, 2007 vs. South FIU Thanksgiving Classic (Illinois 91, S. Carolina 58) Illinois scored 50 points or less nov. 29, 2007 at NC State (NC State 61, Illinois 47) Illinois scored 40 points or less january 14, 1994 at Iowa (Iowa 53, Illinois 37) Illinois gave up 100 points or more feb. 15, 2001 at Penn State (Penn State 101, Illinois 80) Illinois gave up 90 points or more jan. 2, 2004 at Iowa (Iowa 91, Illinois 73) Illinois gave up 40 points or less nov. 22, 2006 vs. Northern Colorado (Illinois 76, N. Colorado 39) Illinois won by 40+ points nov. 18, 2005, 40, at Loyola (Illinois 79, Loyola 39) Illinois won an overtime game dec. 28, 2006, vs. Penn State (Illinois 74, Penn State 65) Illinois lost an overtime game march 4, 2005, vs. Michigan State at Big Ten Tournament (MSU 61, Illinois 50) Illinois made 10 or more three-pointers jan. 15, 2006, 11-16, at Wisconsin (Illinois 84, Wisconsin 54) An Illinois opponent made 10 or more three-pointers jan. 29, 2006, 11-17, at Ohio State (Ohio State 75, Illinois 49) An Illinois player scored 30+ points nov. 18, 2007 vs. Southern Illinois, Jenna Smith, 32, (Illinois 63, SIU 53) An Illinois player scored 40+ points jan. 14, 1996 at Minnesota, Ashley Berggren, 43, (Illinois 87, Minnesota 76) An opposing player scored 30+ points dec. 2, 2006, Armintie Price, Ole Miss, 34 (Ole Miss 75, Illinois 50) An opposing player scored 40+ points dec. 16, 1989, Carol Owens, N. Illinois, 41 (NIU 110, Illinois 93) An Illinois player had a triple-double jan. 22, 1982, Kim Brombolich vs. E. Mich., 13 p, 11 r, 15 a (ILL 107, E. Mich. 73) An opposing player had a triple-double dec. 2, 2006, Armintie Price, Ole Miss, 34 p, 15 r, 12 st (Ole Miss 75, ILL 50) No Illini scored double figures march 2, 2007 vs. Penn BTT (PSU 61, Illinois 49 - Rebecca Harris had 8) No opposing player scored double figures dec. 17, 2006 vs. IPFW (Illinois 74, IPFW 47) An Illini had 15+ rebounds nov. 9, 2007, Jenna Smith, 19, at Eastern Illinois (Illinois 86, Eastern Illinois 56) An Illini had 20+ rebounds dec. 21, 1989, Sonya Waters, 21, vs. St. Joseph (Illinois 78, St. Joseph 65) An Illini had 25+ rebounds jan. 23, 1975, Betty Anderson, 30, vs. Eastern Illinois (Illinois 57, EIU 51 OT) An opposing player had 15+ rebounds march 2, 2007, Amanda Brown, Penn State, 18, (PSU 61, Illinois 49) An opposing player had 20+ rebounds jan. 4, 1985, Laura Coener, Minnesota, 21, (Minnesota 77, Illinois 61) An opposing player had 25+ rebounds never An Illini had 10+ assists dec. 8, 2007, Lacey Simpson, 12, vs. Chicago State (Illinois 73, Chicagao State 46) An Illini had 15+ assists jan. 15, 2006, Maggie Acuna, 16, at Wisconsin (Illinois 84, Wisconsin 54) An opposing player had 10+ assists feb. 12, 2006, Brianne O Rourke, 10, at Penn State (Penn State 78, Illinois 52) An opposing player had 15+ assists march 12, 1983, Debbie Hunter, 15, vs. Minnesota (Minnesota 89, Illinois 65) An Illini player made 5+ three-pointers feb. 4, 2007, Lori Bjork, 5, at. Michigan State (Michigan State 80, Illinois 70)) An Illini player made 8+ three-pointers nov. 29, 1997, Katie Coleman, 9, vs. Providence, at Puerto Rico (UI 106, PC 74) An Illini player made 10+ three-pointers never An opposing player made 5+ threes feb. 18, 2007, Jamie Braun, Indiana, 5, (Indiana 81, Illinois 68) An opposing player made 8+ threes never Illinois shot 60 pct. FG or better dec. 19, 2004,.608 (31-51), vs. UCLA (Illinois 78, UCLA 63) Illinois shot 30 pct. FG or lower feb. 15, 2004,.279 (17-61), vs. Minnesota (Minnesota 63, Illinois 54) An opponent shot 60 pct. FG or better feb. 13, 2003,.608 (31-51), vs. UCSB (UCSB 77, Illinois 72) An opponent shot 30 pct. FG or lower dec. 8, 2007,.268 (15-56), vs. Chicago State (Illinois 73, Chicago State 46) An opponent shot 20 pct. FG or lower dec. 3, 2005,.190 (12-63), vs. St. Louis (Illinois 75, St. Louis 40) Illinois forced 30 or more turnovers nov. 18, 2005, 36, at Loyola (Illinois 79, Loyola 39) An Illinois opponent forced 30 or more turnovers dec. 2, 2006, 34, at Ole Miss (Ole Miss 75, Illinois 50) Illinois had 20 or more steals nov. 18, 2005, 20, at Loyola (Illinois 79, Loyola 39) An Illinois opponent had 20 or more steals dec. 2, 2006, 26, at Ole Miss (Ole Miss 75, Illinois 50) Illinois Blocked 10 or more shots jan. 14, 2007, 11, at Wisconsin (Illinois 70, Wisconsin 62) Illinois won 5+ games in a row dec. 5, 2006-Dec. 28, 2006, 5-game streak Illinois won 10+ games in a row nov. 20, 1981-Jan. 2, 1982, 10-game streak Illinois lost 5+ games in a row jan. 19, 2006-Feb. 12, 2006, 8-game streak Illinois lost 10+ games in a row jan. 3, 1988-Feb. 12, 1988, 11-game streak Illinois won 5+ in a row at home march 15, 2006-Dec. 28, 2006, 8-game streak Illinois won 10+ in a row at home dec. 20, 1997-Jan. 5, 1999, 18-game streak Illinois won 15+ in a row at home dec. 20, 1997-Jan. 5, 1999, 18-game streak Illinois lost 5+ in a row at home jan. 22, 2006-Feb. 23, 2006, 5-game streak Illinois lost 10+ in a row at home never Illinois won 5+ in a row away from home dec. 4, 2004-Jan. 9, 2005, 5-game streak Illinois won 10+ in a row away from home never University of Illinois Women s Basketball Game Notes // 7

8 EXPANDED SCHEDULE DATE OPPONENT RESULT REC. ATTEN. HIGH POINTS HIGH REBOUNDS 11/9 at Eastern Illinois W, , Bjork 19 - Smith 11/11 UW-Milwaukee W, , Smith 13 - Smith 11/14 UAB L, , Crutcher 7 - Smith, Crutcher 11/18 Southern Illinois W, , Smith 10 - Smith 11/23 vs. South Carolina^ W, Smith 10 - Smith 11/25 vs. Providence^ W, Smith 10 - Smith 11/29 at North Carolina State& L, Smith 6 - Crutcher 12/2 Illinois-Chicago W, Smith 13 - Smith 12/5 #9/9 Oklahoma L, Gordon 9 - Crutcher 12/8 vs. Chicago State$ W, Smith 10 - Crutcher 12/19 at Missouri 12/27 at Northwestern 12/30 Wisconsin 1/2 at Penn State 1/6 at Indiana 1/10 Minnesota 1/17 at Ohio State 1/21 Iowa 1/24 Michigan State 1/27 at Purdue 1/31 Ohio State 2/4 at Michigan 2/7 at Minnesota 2/10 Indiana 2/14 at Wisconsin 2/21 Penn State 2/24 Michigan 2/28 at Michigan State 3/2 Purdue ^ FlU Thanksgiving Classic (Miami, Fla.) & Big Ten/ACC Challenge $ United Center, Chicago, Ill. ATTENDANCE SUMMARY GAMES TOTAL AVG. HIGH HOME 5 6,294 1,259 1,471 BIG TEN HOME AWAY 2 4,220 2,110 2,358 NEUTRAL 3 2, ,573 TOTAL 10 12,814 1,281 2,358 Led Team in Scoring Smith 7 Bjork 1 Crutcher 1 Gordon 1 Led Team in Rebounding Smith 7 Crutcher 4 NUMBER OF TIMES... Double-Digit Scoring Games Smith 10 Crutcher 7 Gordon 5 Bjork 2 Harris 2 Simpson 2 Double Digit Rebound Games Smith 6 Crutcher University of Illinois Women s Basketball Game Notes // 8

9 GAME-BY-GAME TEAM COMPARISON Opponent 1st 2nd Score Mar. Tot. FG FG% 3-Ptrs. 3-FG % FT FT % Rebs. Assts. TO Blk Stl Fouls at Eastern Illinois 41/26 45/30 86/ / / / / / / /24 19/10 20/16 3/0 10/9 21/20 UW-Milwaukee 33/17 30/26 63/ / / / / / / /20 14/9 21/20 2/0 12/8 15/16 UAB 29/24 27/45 56/ / / / / / / /35 9/11 16/18 6/1 7/8 16/18 Southern Illinois 29/18 34/35 63/ / / / / / / /30 9/11 17/17 5/0 5/9 14/24 vs. South Carolina 41/20 50/38 91/ / / / / / / /27 16/11 20/24 2/0 13/11 14/21 vs. Providence 34/25 26/34 60/ / / / / / / /31 10/12 16/15 4/4 10/7 12/21 at N.C. State 20/32 27/29 47/ / / / / / / /34 7/9 17/15 6/4 8/9 13//10 Illinois-Chicago 34/23 35/34 69/ / / / / / / /25 12/11 22/18 7/0 11/9 12/8 Oklahoma 23/39 44/48 67/ / / / / / / /34 16/8 19/13 6/4 7/13 15/18 vs. Chicago State 38/23 35/23 73/ / / / / / / /27 23/11 16/13 4/0 6/10 13/9 at Missouri at Northwestern Wisconsin at Penn State at Indiana Minnesota at Ohio State Iowa Michigan State at Purdue Ohio State at Michigan at Minnesota Indiana at Wisconsin Penn State Michigan at Michigan State Purdue Note: Totals are displayed in the ILL/OPP format ILLINOIS TEAM GAME HIGHS Points vs. South Carolina (11/23/07) Field Goals Made vs. Chicago State (12/8/07) Field Goals Attempted vs. Chicago State (12/8/07) Field Goal % (30-57) at Eastern Illinois (11/9/07) 3-Pt. Field Goals Made vs. South Carolina (11/23/07) 3-Pt. Field Goals Attempted at Eastern Illinois (11/9/07) 3-Pt. Field Goal Percentage (9-19) vs. South Carolina (11/23/07) Free Throws Made vs. South Carolina (11/23/07) Free Throws Attempted vs. South Carolina (11/23/07) Free Throw Percentage (11-11)......vs. Illinois-Chicago (12/2/07) Rebounds at Eastern Illinois (11/9/07) vs. Chicago State (12/8/07) Assists vs. Chicago State (12/8/07) Steals vs. South Carolina (11/23/07) Blocked Shots vs. Illinois-Chicago (12/2/07) Turnovers vs. Illinois-Chicago (12/2/07) Fouls at Eastern Illinois (11/9/07) ILLINOIS INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS Points Jenna Smith (11/18/07) Jenna Smith (11/25/07) Jenna Smith (12/8/07) Jenna Smith (11/11/07) Lori Bjork (11/9/07) Field Goals Made Jenna Smith (11/18/07) Field Goals Attempted Jenna Smith (11/18/07) Field Goal % (Min. 5 made) (10-12) Danyel Crutcher (12/8/07) (7-9) Jenna Smith (12/5/07) 3-Pt. Field Goals Made Lori Bjork (11/9/07 and 11/23/07) 3-Pt. Field Goals Attempted Lori Bjork (11/14/07 and 12/5/07) 3-Pt. Field Goal % (Min. 3 made) (3-4) Chelsea Gordon (12/2/07) Free Throws Made Jenna Smith (11/25/07) Free Throws Attempted Jenna Smith (11/25/07) Free Throw % (Min. 8 made) (13-13) Jenna Smith (11/25/07) (10-10) Lori Bjork (11/9/07) Rebounds Jenna Smith (11/9/07) Assists Lacey Simpson (12/8/07) Steals Lacey Simpson (11/23/07) Blocked Shots Jenna Smith (11/14/07) Turnovers Lori Bjork (12/2/07) Fouls Danyel Crutcher (12/5/07) Lacey Simpson (11/18/07) University of Illinois Women s Basketball Game Notes // 9

10 20 LORI BJORK 5-11 // JUNIOR // GUARD JOHNSTON, IOWA JOHNSTON HS PLAYER BIO UPDATES BIO UPDATE Leads the Big Ten in free throw percentage (93.5). Currently ranks third on the UI career three-point field goals list with 155, just 13 behind Mandy Cunningham s second place total of 168 and 39 behind Krista Reinking s school-record total of 194. Needs 154 points to meet the 1,000 point milestone for her career. Had a season-high five assists on Dec. 5 vs. Oklahoma to go along with eight points. Hit 4-of-6 from behind the arc on Nov. 23 vs. South Carolina, scoring 14 points and dishing a season-high four assists. Did not attempt a three-pointer for the first time in her career on Nov. 18 against Southern Illinois, still finishing with seven points (all on free throws). Scored a team-high 22 points against Eastern Illinois on Nov. 9, converting all 10 of her free throw attempts and connecting on 4-of-8 three pointers. Named preseason All-Big Ten by both the coaches and media.. SEASON BESTS GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS CAREER BESTS Pts: 22 (at Eastern Illinois, 11/9/07) 27 (vs. Wisconsin, 2/9/06) Rebs: 6 (vs. Chicago State, 12/8/07) 6 (5x, last vs. Chicago State, 12/8/07) FGM: 4 (2x, last vs. South Carolina, 11/23/07) 9 (at Wisconsin, 1/15/06) FGA: 11 (vs. Oklahoma, 12/5/07) 15 (at Michigan State, 2/4/07) FTM: 10 (at Eastern Illinois, 11/9/07) 10 (at Eastern Illinois, 11/9/07) FTA: 10 (at Eastern Illinois, 11/9/07) 10 (3x, last at Eastern Illinois, 11/9/07) 3FGM: 4 (2x, last vs. South Carolina, 11/23/07) 6 (vs. Michigan, 2/1/07) 3FGA: 9 (2x, last vs. Oklahoma, 12/5/07) 13 (at Michigan State, 2/4/07) Asst: 5 (vs. Oklahoma, 12/5/07) 7 (vs. Rhode Island, 12/9/06) Blk: 1 (vs. South Carolina, 11/23/07) 2 (3x, last vs. Minnesota, 1/18/07) Stl: 2 (3x, last vs. Oklahoma, 12/5/07) 3 (3x, last vs. Michigan State, 2/22/07) Min: 40 (2x, last vs. Oklahoma, 12/5/07) 44 (vs. Penn State, 12/28/06) Date Opponent GS FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB PF PTS A TO B ST MIN 11/9 at E. Illinois * /11 UW-Milwaukee * /14 UAB * /18 Southern Illinois * /23 vs. S. Carolina * /25 vs. Providence * /29 at NC State * /2 Illinois-Chicago * /5 Oklahoma * /8 vs. Chicago St. * /19 at Missouri 12/27 at Northwestern 12/30 Wisconsin 1/2 at Penn State 1/6 at Indiana 1/10 Minnesota 1/17 at Ohio State 1/21 Iowa 1/24 Michigan State 1/27 at Purdue 1/31 Ohio State 2/4 at Michigan 2/7 at Minnesota 2/10 Indiana 2/14 at Wisconsin 2/21 Penn State 2/24 Michigan 2/28 at Michigan State 3/2 Purdue BJORK S CAREER STATISTICS YR G-GS MIN/AVG FGM-FGA/% 3PM-3PA/% FTM-FTA/% REB/AVG PF/DQ A TO B ST PTS/AVG / / / / /2.7 36/ / / / / / /2.5 58/ / / / / / /2.0 21/ /8.9 TOTAL / / / / / / / University of Illinois Women s Basketball Game Notes // 10

11 PLAYER BIO UPDATES 25 CHELSEA BUHER 5-11 // FRESHMAN // GUARD LAWRENCEVILLE, ILL. LAWRENCEVILLE HS BIO UPDATE Played a career-high 16 minutes on Dec. 2 against Illinois-Chicago, scoring four points. Dished out the first two assists of her career on Nov. 23 vs. South Carolina, scoring two points in six minutes. Scored her first career points on her first career field goal attempt, nailing a three-pointer on Nov. 11 versus UW-Milwaukee. Made her Illinois debut on Nov. 9 at Eastern Illinois, playing six minutes. SEASON / CAREER BESTS Pts: 4 (vs. Illinois-Chicago, 12/2/07) Rebs: 0 FGM: 2 (vs. Illinois-Chicago, 12/2/07) FGA: 3 (vs. Illinois-Chicago, 12/2/07) FTM: 2 (vs. South Carolina, 11/23/07) FTA: 2 (vs. South Carolina, 11/23/07) 3FGM: 1 (2x, last vs. Chicago State, 12/8/07) 3FGA: 2 (2x, last vs. South Carolina, 11/23/07) Asst: 2 (vs. South Carolina, 11/23/07) Blk: 0 Stl: 1 (vs. Illinois-Chicago, 12/2/07) Min: 16 (vs. Illinois-Chicago, 12/2/07) GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS Date Opponent GS FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB PF PTS A TO B ST MIN 11/9 at E. Illinois /11 UW-Milwaukee /14 UAB DNP 11/18 Southern Illinois /23 vs. S. Carolina /25 vs. Providence DNP 11/29 at NC State DNP 12/2 Illinois-Chicago /5 Oklahoma DNP 12/8 vs. Chicago St /19 at Missouri 12/27 at Northwestern 12/30 Wisconsin 1/2 at Penn State 1/6 at Indiana 1/10 Minnesota 1/17 at Ohio State 1/21 Iowa 1/24 Michigan State 1/27 at Purdue 1/31 Ohio State 2/4 at Michigan 2/7 at Minnesota 2/10 Indiana 2/14 at Wisconsin 2/21 Penn State 2/24 Michigan 2/28 at Michigan State 3/2 Purdue BUHER S CAREER STATISTICS YR G-GS MIN/AVG FGM-FGA/% 3PM-3PA/% FTM-FTA/% REB/AVG PF/DQ A TO B ST PTS/AVG / / / / /0.0 6/ /2.0 TOTAL / / / / /0.0 6/ / University of Illinois Women s Basketball Game Notes // 11

12 PLAYER BIO UPDATES 50 STEPHANIE CHELLEEN 6-2 // SENIOR // FORWARD DES MOINES, IOWA DES MOINES LINCOLN HS BIO UPDATE Had her best game of the season on Nov. 23 against South Carolina, scoring nine points, grabbing five rebounds and going a perfect 4-for-4 from the free throw line in 11 minutes of play. Played 10 minutes on Nov. 9 at Eastern Illinois, scoring three points, including a buzzer-beating 10-footer just before halftime. SEASON BESTS CAREER BESTS Pts: 9 (vs. South Carolina, 11/23/07) 13 (vs. IP-Fort Wayne, 2/22/05) Rebs: 5 (vs. South Carolina, 11/23/07) 6 (2x, last vs. IPFW, 12/17/06) FGM: 2 (vs. South Carolina, 11/23/07) 5 (2x, last vs. N. Colorado, 11/22/06) FGA: 3 (3x, last vs. Chicago State 12/8/07) 7 (vs. N. Colorado, 11/22/06) FTM: 4 (vs. South Carolina, 11/23/07) 4 (3x, last vs. South Carolina,11/23/07) FTA: 4 (vs. South Carolina, 11/23/07) 4 (4x, last vs. South Carolina,11/23/07) 3FGM: 1 (vs. South Carolina, 11/23/07) 2 (vs. St. Joseph s, 11/25/06) 3FGA: 2 (vs. South Carolina, 11/23/07) 3 (2x. last vs/ St. Joseph s, 11/25/06) Asst: 0 2 (3x, last vs. IPFW, 12/17/06) Blk: 0 3 (vs. Central Michigan, 12/28/04) Stl: 1 (at NC State, 11/29/07) 1 (3x, last at NC State, 11/29/07) Min: 11 (2x, last vs. Chicago State, 12/8/07) 16 (vs. Pacific, 12/11/04) GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS Date Opponent GS FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB PF PTS A TO B ST MIN 11/9 at E. Illinois /11 UW-Milwaukee /14 UAB DNP 11/18 Southern Illinois /23 vs. S. Carolina /25 vs. Providence DNP 11/29 at NC State /2 Illinois-Chicago DNP 12/5 Oklahoma DNP 12/8 vs. Chicago St /19 at Missouri 12/27 at Northwestern 12/30 Wisconsin 1/2 at Penn State 1/6 at Indiana 1/10 Minnesota 1/17 at Ohio State 1/21 Iowa 1/24 Michigan State 1/27 at Purdue 1/31 Ohio State 2/4 at Michigan 2/7 at Minnesota 2/10 Indiana 2/14 at Wisconsin 2/21 Penn State 2/24 Michigan 2/28 at Michigan State 3/2 Purdue CHELLEEN S CAREER STATISTICS YR G-GS MIN/AVG FGM-FGA/% 3PM-3PA/% FTM-FTA/% REB/AVG PF/DQ A TO B ST PTS/AVG / / / / /1.9 7/ / / / / / /1.2 5/ / / / / / /1.5 5/ / / / / /.875 8/1.3 6/ /2.7 TOTAL / / / / /1.5 23/ / University of Illinois Women s Basketball Game Notes // 12

13 PLAYER BIO UPDATES 32 DANYEL CRUTCHER 6-2 // SENIOR // FORWARD ORANGE, N.J. ORANGE HS BIO UPDATE Notched her first double-double of the season on Dec. 8 vs. Chicago State, with 20 points and 10 rebounds on 10-of-12 shooting Made her first start of the season on Dec. 5 against Oklahoma, turning in 15 points, nine rebounds and three assists. Played a season-high 37 minutes on Nov. 29 against NC State, scoring 12 points and grabbing six rebounds. Went 5-of-9 from the field on Nov. 25 vs. Providence, scoring 12 points and grabbing four rebounds. Matched her season high with 13 points on Nov. 14 vs. UAB and converted a career-high seven free throws while grabbing seven rebounds. Scored 13 points and grabbed five rebounds in 31 minutes off the bench on Nov. 11 against UW-Milwaukee. Currently ranks 10th on Illinois all-time rebounding list, with 626 career boards. Is also 16th on the Illini all-time blocks list with 47. SEASON BESTS GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS CAREER BESTS Pts: 20 (vs. Chicago State, 12/8/07) 24 (vs. Oklahoma, 12/18/05) Rebs: 10 (vs. Chicago State, 12/8/07) 15 (at Bradley, 12/21/06) FGM: 10 (vs. Chicago State, 12/8/07) 10 (2x, last vs. Chicago St., 12/8/07) FGA: 12 (vs. Chicago State, 12/8/07) 17 (vs. Penn State, 12/28/06) FTM: 7 (vs. UAB, 11/14/07) 7 (vs. UAB, 11/14/07) FTA: 9 (vs. UAB, 11/14/07) 9 (vs. UAB, 11/14/07) 3FGM: 0 1 (vs. Oklahoma, 12/18/05) 3FGA: 0 2 (vs. Oklahoma, 12/18/05) Asst: 3 (3x, last vs. Oklahoma, 12/5/07) 4 (2x, last at Purdue 2/8/07) Blk: 1 (5x, last vs. Oklahoma, 12/5/07) 4 (at St. Peter s, 11/27/04) Stl: 1 (6x, last vs. Chicago St., 12/8/07) 3 (vs. UAPB, 11/20/04) Min: 37 (at NC State, 11/29/07) 39 (vs Penn State, 12/28/06) Date Opponent GS FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB PF PTS A TO B ST MIN 11/9 at E. Illinois /11 UW-Milwaukee /14 UAB /18 Southern Illinois /23 vs. S. Carolina /25 vs. Providence /29 at NC State /2 Illinois-Chicago /5 Oklahoma * /8 vs. Chicago St. * /19 at Missouri 12/27 at Northwestern 12/30 Wisconsin 1/2 at Penn State 1/6 at Indiana 1/10 Minnesota 1/17 at Ohio State 1/21 Iowa 1/24 Michigan State 1/27 at Purdue 1/31 Ohio State 2/4 at Michigan 2/7 at Minnesota 2/10 Indiana 2/14 at Wisconsin 2/21 Penn State 2/24 Michigan 2/28 at Michigan State 3/2 Purdue CRUTCHER S CAREER STATISTICS YR G-GS MIN/AVG FGM-FGA/% 3PM-3PA/% FTM-FTA/% REB/AVG PF/DQ A TO B ST PTS/AVG / / / / /5.9 51/ / / / / / /5.6 55/ / / / / / /7.1 58/ / / / / / /5.8 20/ /11.1 TOTAL / / / / / / / University of Illinois Women s Basketball Game Notes // 13

14 PLAYER BIO UPDATES 33 CHELSEA GORDON 6-0 // JUNIOR // FORWARD ERIE, PA. MERCYHURST PREP HS BIO UPDATE Played all 40 minutes on Dec. 8 against Chicago State, scoring 10 points and grabbing a season-best seven rebounds. Led the team with 16 points against Oklahoma on Dec. 5. Scored 13 points, all in the second half, on Dec. 2 vs. Illinois-Chicago, hitting 3-of-4 from behind the arc. Was named to the FIU Thanksgiving Classic All-Tournament Team, averaging 9.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in Illinois games against South Carolina and Providence. Played all 40 minutes on Nov. 18 vs. Southern Illinois for the first time in her career. Had one of the best games of her career on Nov. 9 at Eastern Illinois, scoring 17 points, all in the second half. At one point in the game, she reeled off 12 consecutive Illini points to put the game out of reach. SEASON BESTS GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS CAREER BESTS Pts: 17 (at Eastern Illinois, 11/9/07) 21 (at Ole Miss, 12/2/06) Rebs: 7 (vs. Chicago State, 12/8/07) 8 (vs. Wisconsin, 2/9/06) FGM: 6 (at Eastern Illinois, 11/9/07) 8 (at Ole Miss, 12/2/06) FGA: 14 (at Eastern Illinois, 11/9/07) 19 (at Ole Miss, 12/2/06 FTM: 4 (at Eastern Illinois, 11/9/07) 8 (at Indiana, 2/18/07) FTA: 6 (at Eastern Illinois, 11/9/07) 9 (at Indiana, 2/18/07) 3FGM: 3 (vs. Illinois-Chicago, 12/2/07) 3 (2x, last vs. Illinois-Chicago,12/2/07) 3FGA: 7 (vs. Oklahoma, 12/5/07) 7 (vs. Oklahoma, 12/5/07) Asst: 4 (2x, last vs. Oklahoma, 12/5/07) 4 (4x, last vs. Oklahoma, 12/5/07) Blk: 2 (vs. Southern Illinois, 11/18/07) 2 (6x, last vs. S. Illinois, 11/18/07) Stl: 3 (at Eastern Illinois, 11/9/07) 3 (6x, last at Eastern Illinois, 11/9/07) Min: 40 (2x, last vs. Chicago St., 12/8/07) 40 (2x, last vs. Chicago St., 12/8/07) Date Opponent GS FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB PF PTS A TO B ST MIN 11/9 at E. Illinois * /11 UW-Milwaukee * /14 UAB * /18 Southern Illinois * /23 vs. S. Carolina * /25 vs. Providence * /29 at NC State * /2 Illinois-Chicago * /5 Oklahoma * /8 vs. Chicago St. * /19 at Missouri 12/27 at Northwestern 12/30 Wisconsin 1/2 at Penn State 1/6 at Indiana 1/10 Minnesota 1/17 at Ohio State 1/21 Iowa 1/24 Michigan State 1/27 at Purdue 1/31 Ohio State 2/4 at Michigan 2/7 at Minnesota 2/10 Indiana 2/14 at Wisconsin 2/21 Penn State 2/24 Michigan 2/28 at Michigan State 3/2 Purdue GORDON S CAREER STATISTICS YR G-GS MIN/AVG FGM-FGA/% 3PM-3PA/% FTM-FTA/% REB/AVG PF/DQ A TO B ST PTS/AVG / / / / /1.5 19/ / / / / / /3.7 48/ / / / / / /3.9 12/ /8.9 TOTAL / / / / /2.8 79/ / University of Illinois Women s Basketball Game Notes // 14

15 PLAYER BIO UPDATES 30 REBECCA HARRIS 5-8 // SENIOR // GUARD BELLEVILLE, ILL. MASCOUTAH COMMUNITY HS REND LAKE COLLEGE BIO UPDATE Got Illinois offense rolling on Dec. 2 vs. Illinois-Chicago, scoring 10 first-half points. Had a career game on Nov. 23 against South Carolina, achieving career-highs in points (15), assists (6) and free throws made (5), while hitting all five of her field goal attempts. Scored eight points and grabbed a career-high six rebounds in 26 minutes vs. UAB on Nov. 14 Turned in a solid performance of six points, four rebounds and a career-high three steals on Nov. 11 vs. UW-Milwaukee. SEASON BESTS CAREER BESTS Pts: 15 (vs. South Carolina, 11/23/07) 15 (vs. South Carolina, 11/23/07) Rebs: 6 (vs. UAB, 11/14/07) 6 (vs. UAB, 11/14/07) FGM: 5 (vs. South Carolina, 11/23/07) 5 (2x, last vs. S. Carolina, 11/23/07) FGA: 8 (2x, last vs. Illinois-Chicago, 12/2/07) 12 (vs. IPFW, 12/17/06) FTM: 5 (vs. South Carolina, 11/23/07) 5 (vs. South Carolina, 11/23/07) FTA: 5 (vs. South Carolina, 11/23/07) 6 (vs. Minnesota, 1/18/07) 3FGM: 1 (4x, last vs. Illinois-Chicago, 12/2/07) 2 (8x, last vs. Utah, 3/19/07) 3FGA: 4 (at Eastern Illinois, 11/9/07) 6 (vs. N. Colorado, 11/22/06) Asst: 6 (vs. South Carolina, 11/23/07) 6 (vs. South Carolina, 11/23/07) Blk: 1 (vs. Oklahoma, 12/5/07) 1 (at Bradley, 12/21/06) Stl: 3 (vs. UW-Milwaukee, 11/11/07) 3 (vs. UW-Milwaukee, 11/11/07) Min: 26 (2x last at NC State, 11/29/07) 28 (at Bradley, 12/21/06) GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS Date Opponent GS FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB PF PTS A TO B ST MIN 11/9 at E. Illinois * /11 UW-Milwaukee * /14 UAB * /18 Southern Illinois * /23 vs. S. Carolina /25 vs. Providence /29 at NC State /2 Illinois-Chicago /5 Oklahoma /8 vs. Chicago St /19 at Missouri 12/27 at Northwestern 12/30 Wisconsin 1/2 at Penn State 1/6 at Indiana 1/10 Minnesota 1/17 at Ohio State 1/21 Iowa 1/24 Michigan State 1/27 at Purdue 1/31 Ohio State 2/4 at Michigan 2/7 at Minnesota 2/10 Indiana 2/14 at Wisconsin 2/21 Penn State 2/24 Michigan 2/28 at Michigan State 3/2 Purdue HARRIS CAREER STATISTICS YR G-GS MIN/AVG FGM-FGA/% 3PM-3PA/% FTM-FTA/% REB/AVG PF/DQ A TO B ST PTS/AVG / / / / /2.0 35/ / / / / / /2.7 25/ /6.7 TOTAL / / / / /2.2 60/ / University of Illinois Women s Basketball Game Notes // 15

16 PLAYER BIO UPDATES 00 ERIN MCCARTHY 6-5 // JUNIOR // CENTER TULSA, OKLA. BISHOP KELLEY HS BIO UPDATE Played six minutes against South Carolina, recording a steal and attempting her first shot of the season. Saw five minutes of action on Nov. 9 at Eastern Illinois. SEASON BESTS CAREER BESTS Pts: 0 12 (vs. St. Louis, 12/3/05) Rebs: 0 5 (2x, last vs. WIU, 3/15/06) FGM: 0 4 (vs. St. Louis, 12/3/05) FGA: 1 (2x, last vs. Chicago St., 12/8/07) 5 (2x, last vs. St. Louis, 12/3/05) FTM: 0 4 (vs. St. Louis, 12/3/05) FTA: 0 6 (vs. St. Louis, 12/3/05) 3FGM: 0 0 3FGA: 0 0 Asst: 1 (vs. Chicago State, 12/8/07) 3 (2x, last vs. Michigan State, 2/22/07) Blk: 0 3 (2x, last at Indiana, 1/26/06) Stl: 1 (vs. South Carolina, 11/23/07) 1 (7x, last vs. S. Carolina, 11/23/07) Min: 6 (vs. South Carolina, 11/23/07) 23 (vs. Northern Illinois, 11/29/05) GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS Date Opponent GS FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB PF PTS A TO B ST MIN 11/9 at E. Illinois /11 UW-Milwaukee /14 UAB DNP 11/18 Southern Illinois /23 vs. S. Carolina /25 vs. Providence DNP 11/29 at NC State DNP 12/2 Illinois-Chicago /5 Oklahoma DNP 12/8 vs. Chicago St /19 at Missouri 12/27 at Northwestern 12/30 Wisconsin 1/2 at Penn State 1/6 at Indiana 1/10 Minnesota 1/17 at Ohio State 1/21 Iowa 1/24 Michigan State 1/27 at Purdue 1/31 Ohio State 2/4 at Michigan 2/7 at Minnesota 2/10 Indiana 2/14 at Wisconsin 2/21 Penn State 2/24 Michigan 2/28 at Michigan State 3/2 Purdue MCCARTHY S CAREER STATISTICS YR G-GS MIN/AVG FGM-FGA/% 3PM-3PA/% FTM-FTA/% REB/AVG PF/DQ A TO B ST PTS/AVG / / / / /1.9 15/ / / / / / /1.2 20/ / / / / /.000 0/0.0 2/ /0.0 TOTAL / / / / /1.3 37/ / University of Illinois Women s Basketball Game Notes // 16

17 PLAYER BIO UPDATES 22 LACEY SIMPSON 6-0 // SOPHOMORE // FORWARD ZION, ILL. ZION-BENTON HS BIO UPDATE First in the Big Ten at 3.40 steals per game. Had a career-high 12 assists on Dec. 8 vs. Chicago State, also scoring 10 points for a double-double. Approached a triple-double on Nov. 23 against South Carolina, with 12 points, nine rebounds and a career-high seven steals. Grabbed three steals to go along with seven points, five rebounds and three assists in 26 minutes off the bench on Nov. 18 vs. Southern Illinois. Turned in a typical all-around performance against Eastern Illinois on Nov. 9, filling the stat sheet with nine points, five rebounds and six assists. SEASON BESTS CAREER BESTS Pts: 12 (vs. South Carolina, 11/23/07) 18 (at Iowa, 2/15/07) Rebs: 9 (vs. South Carolina, 11/23/07)) 12 (vs. UIC, 11/14/06) FGM: 4 (at Eastern Illinois, 11/9/07) 7 (2x, last at Iowa, 2/15/07) FGA: 8 (vs. Illinois-Chicago, 12/2/07) 13 (at Iowa, 2/15/07) FTM: 4 (2x, last vs. Providence, 11/25/07) 5 (vs. Loyola, 11/18/06) FTA: 4 (4x, last vs. Oklahoma, 12/5/07) 5 (vs. Loyola, 11/18/06) 3FGM: 2 (3x, last vs. Chicago St., 12/8/07) 2 (11x, last vs. Chicago St., 12/8/07) 3FGA: 4 (2x, last vs. South Carolina, 11/23/07) 5 (at UIC, 11/14/06) Asst: 12 (vs. Chicago State, 12/8/07) 12 (vs. Chicago State, 12/8/07) Blk: 2 (2x, last vs. Chicago St., 12/8/07) 5 (vs. Florida, 12/5/06) Stl: 7 (vs. South Carolina, 11/23/07) 7 (vs. South Carolina, 11/23/07) Min: 34 (2x, last at NC State, 11/29/07) 42 (vs. Penn State, 12/28/06) GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS Date Opponent GS FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB PF PTS A TO B ST MIN 11/9 at E. Illinois /11 UW-Milwaukee /14 UAB /18 Southern Illinois /23 vs. S. Carolina * /25 vs. Providence * /29 at NC State * /2 Illinois-Chicago * /5 Oklahoma * /8 vs. Chicago St. * /19 at Missouri 12/27 at Northwestern 12/30 Wisconsin 1/2 at Penn State 1/6 at Indiana 1/10 Minnesota 1/17 at Ohio State 1/21 Iowa 1/24 Michigan State 1/27 at Purdue 1/31 Ohio State 2/4 at Michigan 2/7 at Minnesota 2/10 Indiana 2/14 at Wisconsin 2/21 Penn State 2/24 Michigan 2/28 at Michigan State 3/2 Purdue SIMPSON S CAREER STATISTICS YR G-GS MIN/AVG FGM-FGA/% 3PM-3PA/% FTM-FTA/% REB/AVG PF/DQ A TO B ST PTS/AVG / / / / /2.5 3/ / / / / / /6.6 68/ / / / / / /4.6 25/ /7.4 TOTAL / / / / /5.8 96/ / University of Illinois Women s Basketball Game Notes // 17

18 13 JENNA SMITH PLAYER BIO UPDATES 6-3 // SOPHOMORE // FORWARD/CENTER BLOOMINGTON, MINN. KENNEDY HS BIO UPDATE Has a double-double in six of the Illini s first 10 games. Second in the Big Ten in both scoring (19.9 ppg) and rebonding (10.1 rpg). Scored 24 points on 10-of-14 shooting on Dec. 8 vs. Chicago State, also grabbing eight boards. Played all 40 minutes for the first time in her career on Dec. 5 against Oklahoma, scoring 15 points and grabbing eight boards. Filled the stat line with 16 points, 13 rebounds, four assists and three blocks on Dec. 2 against Illinois-Chicago. Named Tournament MVP and Big Ten Player of the Week (Nov. 26) for the second time this season after averaging 23 points and 10 rebounds in leading the Illini to the FIU Thanksgiving Classic Tournament title. Went a perfect 13-of-13 from the free throw line on Nov. 25 against Providence. Scored a career-high 32 points on Nov. 18 vs. Southern Illinois, the most for an Illini since 2001, also turning in 10 rebounds. Named the Big Ten Player of the Week on Nov. 12 after averaging 19 points, 16 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.5 blocks in leading Illinois to a 2-0 start. Had a big night on Nov. 11 against UW-Milwaukee, scoring 22 points, pulling down 13 boards and dishing a career-high six assists to go along with two blocks and two steals. Set a new career rebounding best on Nov. 9 at Eastern Illinois with 19 boards, 10 offensive, to go along with 16 points and three blocks. Currently 14th on Illinois all-time blocks list with 58. SEASON BESTS GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS CAREER BESTS Pts: 32 (vs. Southern Illinois 11/18/07) 32 (vs. Southern Illinois 11/18/07) Rebs: 19 (at Eastern Illinois, 11/9/07) 19 (at Eastern Illinois, 11/9/07) FGM: 13 (vs. Southern Illinois 11/18/07) 13 (vs. Southern Illinois 11/18/07) FGA: 19 (vs. Southern Illinois 11/18/07) 19 (vs. Southern Illinois 11/18/07) FTM: 13 (vs. Providence, 11/25/07) 13 (vs. Providence, 11/25/07) FTA: 13 (vs. Providence, 11/25/07) 13 (vs. Providence, 11/25/07) 3FGM: 0 1 (vs. Northwestern, 1/28/07) 3FGA: 0 1 (3x, last vs. Northwestern, 1/28/07) Asst: 6 (vs. UW-Milwaukee, 11/11/07) 6 (vs. UW-Milwaukee, 11/11/07) Blk: 4 (vs. UAB, 11/14/07) 5 (at Wisconsin, 1/14/07) Stl: 2 (2x, last vs. South Carolina, 11/23/07) 3 (at Ohio State, 1/21/07) Min: 40 (vs. Oklahoma, 12/5/07) 40 (vs. Oklahoma, 12/5/07) Date Opponent GS FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB PF PTS A TO B ST MIN 11/9 at E. Illinois * /11 UW-Milwaukee * /14 UAB * /18 Southern Illinois * /23 vs. S. Carolina * /25 vs. Providence * /29 at NC State * /2 Illinois-Chicago * /5 Oklahoma * /8 vs. Chicago St. * /19 at Missouri 12/27 at Northwestern 12/30 Wisconsin 1/2 at Penn State 1/6 at Indiana 1/10 Minnesota 1/17 at Ohio State 1/21 Iowa 1/24 Michigan State 1/27 at Purdue 1/31 Ohio State 2/4 at Michigan 2/7 at Minnesota 2/10 Indiana 2/14 at Wisconsin 2/21 Penn State 2/24 Michigan 2/28 at Michigan State 3/2 Purdue SMITH S CAREER STATISTICS YR G-GS MIN/AVG FGM-FGA/% 3PM-3PA/% FTM-FTA/% REB/AVG PF/DQ A TO B ST PTS/AVG / / / / /7.8 56/ / / / / / / / /19.9 TOTAL / / / / /8.4 79/ / University of Illinois Women s Basketball Game Notes // 18

19 PLAYER BIO UPDATES 50 AUDREY TABON 6-2 // SENIOR // FORWARD/CENTER PITTSBURGH, PA. OAKLAND CATHOLIC HS BIO UPDATE Had her best game of the season on Dec. 2 against Illinois-Chicago, scoring eight points, grabbing six rebounds and collecting three steals. Played a season-high 18 minutes on Nov. 23 against South Carolina, scoring three points and grabbing three rebounds. Saw her first action since the season on Nov. 9 vs. Eastern Illinois, starting and going a perfect 3-for-3 from the field while turning in six points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals. SEASON BESTS CAREER BESTS Pts: 8 (vs. Illinois-Chicago, 12/2/07) 15 (at Bradley, 12/5/05) Rebs: 6 (vs. Illinois-Chicago, 12/2/07) 15 (at Florida, 12/9/05) FGM: 3 (at Eastern Illinois, 11/9/07) 6 (2x, last vs. Michigan St., 2/5/06) FGA: 5 (vs. South Carolina, 11/23/07) 12 (at Florida, 12/9/05) FTM: 4 (vs. Illinois-Chicago, 12/2/07) 7 (vs. Northern Illinois, 11/29/05) FTA: 4 (vs. Illinois-Chicago, 12/2/07) 11 (vs. Northern Illinois, 11/29/05) 3FGM: 0 0 3FGA: 0 1 (2x, last vs. N. Colorado, 11/23/05) Asst: 2 (at Eastern Illinois, 11/9/07) 4 (vs. Purdue, 1/22/06) Blk: 1 (3x, last vs. Oklahoma, 12/5/07) 3 (vs. Iowa, 2/23/06) Stl: 3 (vs. Illinois-Chicago, 12/2/07) 3 (vs. Illinois-Chicago, 12/2/07) Min: 18 (vs. South Carolina, 11/23/07) 36 (vs. Purdue, 3/3/06) GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS Date Opponent GS FG-A 3P-A FT-A REB PF PTS A TO B ST MIN 11/9 at E. Illinois * /11 UW-Milwaukee * /14 UAB * /18 Southern Illinois * /23 vs. S. Carolina * /25 vs. Providence * /29 at NC State * /2 Illinois-Chicago * /5 Oklahoma /8 vs. Chicago St /19 at Missouri 12/27 at Northwestern 12/30 Wisconsin 1/2 at Penn State 1/6 at Indiana 1/10 Minnesota 1/17 at Ohio State 1/21 Iowa 1/24 Michigan State 1/27 at Purdue 1/31 Ohio State 2/4 at Michigan 2/7 at Minnesota 2/10 Indiana 2/14 at Wisconsin 2/21 Penn State 2/24 Michigan 2/28 at Michigan State 3/2 Purdue TABON S CAREER STATISTICS YR G-GS MIN/AVG FGM-FGA/% 3PM-3PA/% FTM-FTA/% REB/AVG PF/DQ A TO B ST PTS/AVG / / / / /0.9 8/ / / / / / /4.0 34/ / / / / / /7.2 72/ / Missed entire season due to injury / / / / /1.9 5/ /1.8 TOTAL / / / / / / / University of Illinois Women s Basketball Game Notes // 19