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Illinois fires Matt Bollant after five seasons

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Matt Bollant, who had one winning season in five years and was sued two years ago for alleged racial abuse of players, has been fired as Illinois' women's basketball coach.

Athletic director Josh Whitman made the announcement Tuesday, three days after he fired men's basketball coach John Groce.

Bollant was 61-94 overall and 22-62 in Big Ten play.