Here are three more key numbers that explain just how the Illini were able to turn things around and escape with a win at home – and why they fell behind in the first place: 5.

Illinois women’s basketball is fresh off a massive week as a team. The Illini picked up two road wins last week. They beat Rutgers in overtime and found a one-point win against a ranked Maryland team for the program’s first-ever victory against the Terrapins.

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The Illini (15-7, 7-5 Big Ten) celebrated the healthy return of center Tomislav Ivisic (mono) by outrebounding Ohio State 43-31 and hammering the Buckeyes (13-9, 5-6) inside – especially in the second half. Illinois outscored the visitors 52-30 in the paint.

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Genesis Bryant made two free throws with 6.3 seconds left to give Illinois its first victory over No. 14 Maryland, 66-65, on Sunday.

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Illinois got its third ranked win of the season, beating the Terrapins for the first time ever. The Illini improved to 17-5 on the season with the 66-65 win out east. Genesis Bryant paced the team with 20 points,

Here are three takeaways from Sunday’s loss. Late-game situation. Sunday’s game came down to the wire, and the Terps had a chance to pull it out with 1.8 seconds remaining and