The No. 9 Creighton Bluejays (26-6) will look to book their spot in the NCAA Tournament’s second round when they face off against the No. 8 Illinois Fighting Illini (21-9) on Saturday.
Illinois matched its program-best regular-season total with 21 wins, closing out Big Ten play at 11-7 before falling 74-70 to Nebraska in the conference tournament’s second round on March 6.
Meanwhile, Creighton is no stranger to March Madness, making its fourth straight NCAA appearance and 11th overall. The Bluejays earned an at-large bid after finishing second in the BIG EAST with a 26-6 record, including a 16-2 mark in conference play.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the Illinois vs Creighton NCAA Women's game, plus plenty more.
Illinois vs Creighton: Date and tip-off time
The Fighting Illini and the Bluejays will tip off in a highly anticipated NCAAW game on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 7:15 pm ET/4:15 pm PT at Moody Center in Austin, Texas.
Date | Saturday, March 22, 2025 |
Tip-off Time | 7:15 pm ET/4:15 pm PT |
Venue | Moody Center |
Location | Austin, Texas |
How to watch Illinois vs Creighton on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Fighting Illini and the Bluejays on:
- TV Channel: ESPNews
- Streaming service: Fubo
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Illinois Fighting Illini team news & key performers
Illinois has battled depth issues all season due to injuries, but the upside of their early Big Ten Tournament exit is a 16-day layoff, allowing them to regroup. The Illini's perimeter defense, which limits opponents to 28.4% from deep, could be key in slowing down Creighton's sharpshooters.
Genesis Bryant leads Illinois with 15.1 points and 4 assists per game, while Kendall Bostic has been a force inside, averaging 14.9 points and 10.9 rebounds while shooting 52.0% over the last 10 games.
Freshman forward Berry Wallace, who missed most of November with a hand injury, has steadily found her rhythm. She has cracked the starting lineup in the last four games and scored in double figures in nine of her last 14. Her ability to stretch the floor with three-point shooting and contribute on the glass could make her Illinois' X-factor against Creighton.
Creighton Bluejays news & key performers
Head coach Jim Flanery, now in his 23rd season, has built a team known for its fluid offense, ranking 17th nationally in three-point shooting (36.7%), thanks to an array of off-ball screens creating open looks.
Lauren Jensen spearheads the attack, averaging 17.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.7 assists, while Morgan Maly has been in red-hot form, posting 17.2 points and 6.7 rebounds while shooting 50.4% over her last 10 games.