This game marks the first of many where your Blue Crew chairs will be providing a carpool to the game for those who don’t live near Assembly Hall.  From 7:45-8:15, stop by the circle drive outside of Huff Hall at the corner of Fourth and Gregory and catch a free ride to the game.

Once you arrive, be prepared to get loud and crazy.  Not only is Wednesday’s game televised LIVE on the Big Ten Network, but we will be giving away tons of prizes to the loudest and craziest fans…including a grand prize of a football autographed by Ron Zook!  DIA is also sponsoring a winter clothing drive for this game, so we will also be giving away prizes if you bring a winter clothing item to donate.

To recap…

What:  Illini Women’s Basketball vs. Mizzou
When:  Wednesday @ 8:30 PM (Carpool at Huff Hall from 7:45-8:15)
Where:  Assembly Hall (***CHECK IN AT THE NORTHWEST ENTRANCE***)

SEE YOU AT THE HALL!

The orange and blue return to the court this Wednesday to take on the Mizzou Tigers at Assembly Hall.  Check this space in the coming days for more information on that game.

After a successful exhibition tune up vs. SIU-E last weekend, the Illini women’s basketball team will take the court for their first regular season home game this Sunday as they take on Eastern Illinois.  This in-state rivalry has grown to epic proportions over the last few years, and this year’s matchup promises to be full of excitement and hard hitting action.

Because both the men’s and women’s teams have a game on Sunday, Blue Crew will once again be teaming with Orange Krush in an attempt to get as many fans as possible out to both games.  Here’s how it works…Come to the women’s game at noon, and at the end of the game you’ll get a hand stamp if you’re a member of Orange Krush.  That stamp will allow you to go directly to the front of your designated Orange Krush line (All-American or Varsity) for the Men’s game vs. Texas A&M-CC at 4:30 PM that same day.  You must, however, arrive at Assembly Hall by 3:10 PM at the latest in order to redeem your hand stamp.  Otherwise, regular line procedures for Krush will apply.  In a nutshell, this is an easy way for you to not only get great seats for both games, but support both teams as well!

We’ll also be giving out autographed posters and media guides to the first lucky fans at the women’s game…so get there early!  Don’t forget…women’s basketball games are FREE for all students, and you are GUARANTEED a courtside seat without having to freeze for hours outside of Assembly Hall!

To recap…

What:  Illini Women’s Basketball vs. EIU
When:  Sunday, November 16th @ noon (Men’s game @ 4:30 PM)
Where:  Assembly Hall (***CHECK IN AT THE NORTHWEST ENTRANCE***)

One more thing…if you have not yet voiced your opinion about a possible Blue Crew roadtrip, you can do so by voting in the poll on the right side of this page.  Every “yes” vote gets us closer to the trip!  Thanks, and GO ILLINI!

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The orange and blue return to the court on November 16th when they take on Eastern Illinois at home.  For this game, we will once again be partnering with Orange Krush and giving out line stamps for those who come to the women’s game.  We’ll also have autographed posters and media guides to give away to the first lucky fans through the gates.  Check your e-mail in the coming days for more information.  Also, if you have yet to voice your opinion about the possible Blue Crew roadtrip, you can do so via the poll at the right of this page. 

Get ready, because Fighting Illini Women’s Basketball is officially here!  Head Coach Jolette Law and the Illini are looking to make a statement both in the Big Ten and the national basketball scene this year with their tenacious defense, deadly perimeter scoring, and a talented group of newcomers looking to make their presence felt.  And it’s up to us to give these ladies all the support they need throughout the year and create a home court advantage unlike no other arena in the nation.

***THE FOLLOWING CONTAINS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE FIRST GAME!  BE SURE TO READ IT ALL!***

The women’s basketball season officially tips off this Sunday at noon when the Illini take on the SIU-E Cougars.  Since both the mens and womens teams have a game on Sunday, Blue Crew is teaming with Orange Krush in an attempt to get as many people as possible out to both games.

Here’s how it works…Come to the women’s game at noon, and at the end of the game you’ll get a hand stamp if you’re a member of Orange Krush.  That stamp will allow you to go directly to the front of your designated Orange Krush line (All-American or Varsity) for the Men’s game vs. Lewis at 4:30 PM that same day.  You must, however, arrive at Assembly Hall by 3:10 PM at the latest in order to redeem your hand stamp.  Otherwise, regular line procedures for Krush will apply.  In a nutshell, this is an easy way for you to not only get great seats for both games, but support both teams as well!

To recap…

What:  Illini Women’s Basketball vs. SIU-E
When:  Sunday, November 9th @ noon (Mens game @ 4:30 PM)
Where:  Assembly Hall (***CHECK IN AT THE NORTHWEST ENTRANCE***)

Contact Tim Ditman (tdtman2@illinois.edu) with any questions about the procedures for Sunday or Blue Crew in general.  Also keep voting the poll on the right side of this page to voice your opinion about a possible Blue Crew road trip this season.

GO ILLINI!

To voice your opinion, you can vote in the poll to the right of this post.  Please vote truthfully so we can get an accurate number of those who would be interested.  If you have any questions, you can contact Tim Ditman at tditman2@illinois.edu.

Fighting Illini Women’s Basketball begins in just 13 days and the season promises to be full of excitement.  Be sure to check illinipride.com and your e-mail in the coming days for information on the team and Blue Crew.  GO ILLINI!

After a whirlwind season that saw game-winning headers, thunderstorms, and an endless supply of potato chips, we’ve finally arrived at the final home game of the year.  Let’s come out one more time on Friday and cheer these talented ladies on as they make a push for the postseason.  

Not only will the game be televised LIVE on the Big Ten Network, but we will also be holding a Hot Shots costume contest with awesome prizes such as Ohio State football tickets, Gameday Spirit giftcards, autographed soccer balls, and much more.  In addition to all that fun, DIA is sponsoring an auction where you can bid on autographed Illini memorabilia, including jerseys signed by Bruce Weber, Ron Zook, and former Illini soccer great Ella Masar.

To recap…

What:  Illini Soccer vs. Purdue
When:  Friday @ 5 PM (***NOTE THE EARLY START TIME!***)
Where:  Illini Soccer and Track Stadium
Weekend Preview:  http://fightingillini.cstv.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/102908aaa.html

GO ILLINI!