The Illinois Fighting Illini secured a commanding 93-73 victory over the No. 15 Michigan Wolverines on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor. This win improved Illinois’ record to 19-11 overall and 11-8 in the Big Ten, while Michigan fell to 22-7 overall and 14-4 in conference play.
Illinois’ Tre White led the team with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Kasparas Jakucionis and Kylan Boswell each contributed 17 points, and Will Riley added 13 points. The Illini’s offense was particularly potent in the second half, where they scored 62 points and shot 11-for-23 from three-point range.
Defensively, Illinois dominated the boards, securing 19 offensive rebounds and outrebounding Michigan 43-32 overall. They also committed just one turnover in the second half, showcasing disciplined play.
For Michigan, center Vladislav Goldin was the standout performer, scoring 22 points on 11-for-15 shooting and grabbing seven rebounds. However, he was the only Wolverine to score in double figures, as Illinois effectively contained Michigan’s other offensive threats.
This victory marked Illinois’ ninth consecutive win over Michigan and moved them up to fifth place in the Big Ten standings. The Illini will look to carry this momentum into their final regular-season game against Ohio State on March 5.
The Pittsburgh Panthers concluded their 2024-25 regular season with a decisive 79-63 victory over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on March 2, 2025, at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. This win improved Pitt’s record to 13-18 overall and 5-13 in the ACC, while Wake Forest fell to 9-20 overall and 2-16 in conference play.
Pitt’s offense was efficient, shooting 52.9% from the field, with each quarter seeing a shooting percentage of 50% or higher. Defensively, the Panthers limited Wake Forest to 34.9% shooting and 27.3% from beyond the arc, while forcing 21 turnovers.
Junior guard Marley Washenitz contributed 12 points, five assists, and four steals, showcasing her versatility on both ends of the court.
The Panthers started strong, initiating a 14-0 run in the first quarter, leading 18-13 after ten minutes. They maintained their momentum throughout the game, securing a comfortable win.
Looking ahead, Pitt has secured the 15th seed in the 2025 Ally ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament and is set to face the 10th-seeded Virginia Cavaliers on Wednesday, March 5, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m., with the game broadcast on ACC Network.
