Women's Basketball Opener
November 12, 2007 1:00 AM
5 photos by Cary Frye
Lori Bjork scored a team high 22 points (10 for 10 at the free throw line).
In the season opener, Illinois defeated Eastern Illinois 86-56 in Charleston. Recap.
Illinois' Chelsea Gordon connects on a three pointer. Gordon finished with 17 points.
Illinois Women's basketball coach Jolette Law won her head coaching debut
Illinois forward Jenna Smith battles for a loose ball. Smith finished with a double-double, scoring 16 points and grabbing a team high 19 rebounds.
Lacey Simpson defends against an inbounds pass. Illinois full court pressure defense forced Eastern Illinois into committing 16 turnovers, out rebounded Eastern 46 to 24 and held them to 31% shooting from the field.
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