US EditionIllinois Beats Colorado for 1st Round Win as Youngest Team in Women’s NCAA Tournament
Illinois advanced to the second round with strong performances from Cearah Parchment, Berry Wallace, and Destiny Jackson, outscoring Colorado 66-57 in their NCAA Tournament opener.
- On March 21, 2026, seventh-seeded Illinois defeated No. 10 Colorado 66-57 at Memorial Gymnasium in the first round of the NCAA women's tournament.
- As the tournament's youngest team after replacing four starters, Illinois embraced youth energy, while Colorado, with 10 newcomers, built a resurgent season, Green said.
- In the final minutes Illinois closed on an 8-3 spurt, holding Colorado scoreless while Cearah Parchment scored 21 points and Destiny Jackson added 16 points and 11 rebounds.
- Illinois now holds consecutive NCAA wins for the first time since the 1998-99 and 1999-2000 seasons, with a 10-10 tournament record after their third berth in four years under coach Shauna Green.
- Illinois will face host and No. 2 seed Vanderbilt on Monday for a Sweet 16 spot in their first NCAA Tournament meeting since 2013, extending high-stakes implications for the young program.
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NCAA Tournament: Destiny Jackson’s big 4th quarter helps young Illinois team open with 66-57 win over Colorado
Cearah Parchment scored 21 points, and No. 7 seed Illinois beat No. 10 seed Colorado 66-57 on Saturday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
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Illinois 66, Colorado 57
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Illinois beats Colorado for 1st round win as youngest team in women's NCAA Tournament - IPM Newsroom
Illinois Newsroom - Cearah Parchment scored 21 points as seventh-seeded Illinois beat No. 10 seed Colorado 66-57 on Saturday night in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. The Fighting Illini are the youngest team in this tournament after replacing four starters. The post Illinois beats Colorado for 1st round win as youngest team in women’s NCAA Tournament appeared first on IPM Newsroom.
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Illinois beats Colorado for 1st round win as youngest team in women's NCAA Tournament
Cearah Parchment scored 21 points as seventh-seeded Illinois beat No. 10 seed Colorado 66-57 on Saturday night in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament.
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