Finals are over, graduations have occurred and now it’s time for some Mizzou women’s basketball to resume. What a better matchup to start winter break than the right to brag for another year? Before I get into what makes this Illinois team special, let’s dive into the most recent history of the matchup.
All time, Illinois leads Mizzou 9-6. However, five of the six losses came before the Robin Pingeton era when Mizzou was a forgettable team in the Big 12. Before the now-annual matchup resumed in the 2017-2018 season, the two teams hadn’t played since 2008-2009 where Mizzou lost to Illinois 55-65 in Champaign.