MINNEAPOLIS — Alex Wittinger goes home on Wednesday. With a better record. And an improved game.
The Illini sophomore is from Delano, Minn., which is 31 miles from Williams Arena. She is expected to have a large contingent of family and friends in the stands when Illinois (8-10, 3-2 Big Ten) plays at Minnesota (10-8, 1-4) at 7 p.m. on Wednesday.
“I think Alex is a kid who rises to the occasion,” Illinois coach Matt Bollant said. “The bigger the game, the better she plays.”
A year ago at Minnesota, Wittinger scored 27 points and pulled down 15 rebounds in a close loss to the Gophers.