EUGENE, Ore. (Interstat) — Mia Jacobs scored 23 points and Ehis Etute added 20 to lead Oregon to a 76-73 women’s basketball victory over Illinois on Wednesday night at Matthew Knight Arena.

The Ducks built a 45-24 halftime lead behind a strong first half from Jacobs. The Fighting Illini stormed back with a 27-point third quarter, holding Oregon to just six, to take a brief lead. Oregon responded with a 25-point fourth quarter to secure the win. Katie Fiso sealed it with two free throws with one second remaining.

Berry Wallace led Illinois with 19 points. Both teams finished with identical offensive ratings of 101.3. Oregon improved to 18-7, while Illinois fell to 16-7.