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Huskies fall in home matchup against Illinois

by CALEB PEREZ
Staff Writer | February 5, 2026 1:15 PM

SEATTLE — The University of Washington Huskies women’s basketball (17-5) team fell 66-75 in a close game against the Illinois Fighting Illini (16-6) Sunday at Alaska Airline Arena. The Huskies put up a strong defensive front, but it wasn’t enough to defend their home court. 

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