Illinois Routs Jackson State in Women’s Basketball Tilt
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Interstat) — The Illinois women’s basketball team delivered a dominant 86-43 victory over Jackson State on Friday night at State Farm Center. The Fighting Illini improved to 11-1 while the Lady Tigers fell to 2-8.
Illinois seized control early, building a 47-10 halftime lead as Jackson State managed just five points in each of the first two quarters. The Illini shot 55% from the floor and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 17 of 18 attempts. Aaliyah Guyton led a balanced Illinois attack with 13 points. Six Illini players scored at least nine points.
Jackson State, which finished shooting 27% from the field, was led by Leianya Massenat’s nine points. The Fighting Illini next play at Purdue on Dec. 28. Jackson State visits Purdue on Sunday.