The Illinois College women's basketball team broke the single-season steal record in a Midwest Conference Tournament semifinal loss to Knox College with a final score of 80-97. Kendra Bass set a new record with 81 steals, surpassing the previous record of 78 steals by Candy Norville.

The Big Picture

The women's basketball team at Illinois College experienced a notable achievement in breaking the single-season steal record despite the loss in the semifinal game.

By the Numbers
  • Kendra Bass broke the single-season steals record with a total of 81 steals.
  • Jayln Patterson led the Lady Blues with 23 points and 15 rebounds, achieving her seventh double-double of the season.
  • Ashlyn Wightman recorded her ninth double-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and five blocked shots.
State of Play
  • Illinois College women's basketball finished the 2023-24 season with an overall record of 15-11 and 10-6 in conference play.
  • The game against Knox College marked the team's third-straight appearance in the Midwest Conference Tournament.
Bottom Line

Despite the semifinal loss, Illinois College's women's basketball team celebrated a remarkable achievement as Kendra Bass broke the single-season steals record, showcasing individual excellence amidst the competitive game.