CHAMPAIGN — She knows better.
Yet, there was Illinois leader Chatrice White, picking up a foul with 3.3 seconds left in the first half Tuesday against Southern Illinois. Her third.
“I’ve got to work on that myself,” White said.
Illinois coach Matt Bollant had just sent White onto the court for one final play on offense. Oops.
“I was kind of kicking myself for putting her back in,” Bollant said. “I figured, ‘Don’t get a charge,’ but I didn’t think she’d get it going after a loose ball. Obviously, she’s great offensively, and we’re better with her on the floor.