Big Ten road games can be brutal, and Illinois women’s basketball just felt that sting in a tight 81-75 loss to No. 24 Michigan State. What really stood out? Defensive breakdowns late let the Spartans pull away, but Maddie Webber’s fourth-quarter shooting spree (22 points!) kept the Illini in it until the end. With a roster full of underclassmen and zero seniors, every tough loss is a learning curve. It’s frustrating, but you can see this young squad growing. How do you think these close games shape a team’s season? #Sports #Illini #WBB