The Wright State women's basketball team battled Illinois tight throughout the game and led 68-67 on an Emily Vogelpohl jumper with 3:32 to play, only to see the Fighting Illini close the game with a 9-4 run to win 76-72 Sunday afternoon at State Farm Arena.
The game featured 14 ties and 12 lead changes.
The Raiders (4-4) open play in the Wright State Invitational Presented by Holiday Inn on Thursday, December 15, as WSU hosts Cincinnati Christian at 7:00.