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Illinois women’s basketball adds two games in Bahamas to 2026-27 schedule
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Illinois women's basketball now knows two more opponents on its 2026-27 nonconference schedule.
The Illini will travel to Nassau, Bahamas, for the Baha Mar Hoops Nassau Championship from Nov. 27-29 at the Baha Mar Convention, Arts & Entertainment Center.
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Illinois opens the event against Marquette on Friday, Nov. 27, at 10 a.m. CT before taking on Saint Joseph's on Sunday, Nov. 29, also at 10 a.m. CT.
The six-team field also includes Belmont, Iowa State and USC. Each team will play two games during the event, with three matchups scheduled for both Friday and Sunday.
The trip gives Illinois an early look at a familiar Big Ten opponent, USC, while also competing in two neutral-site games.
The remainder of Illinois' 2026-27 schedule will be announced as the clock ticks to November.
