Field Trip Day Game Announced for November 18 vs. Murray State

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Illinois women’s basketball team has announced its annual Field Trip Day game promotion is set for Tuesday, Nov. 18, against Murray State. The day game will be free to all fans, with the action set to tip off at 11 a.m. CT.

DETAILS
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025
Location: State Farm Center – Champaign, Ill.
Time: 11 a.m. CT
Opponent: Murray State
Admission: Free for all fans
School registration: Fill out this form
Priority deadline for schools to register: Nov. 7

Last season’s Field Trip Day event set multiple Fighting Illini women’s basketball records. With a crowd of 13,486 in the building, the game set the Field Trip Day attendance record and ranked as the third-best crowd in program history. The Orange and Blue turned in a 94-25 victory over Le Moyne.

Between the success of last year’s team and the unforgettable atmosphere at the 2024 Field Trip Day game, head coach Shauna Green and her squad continue to take everything to the next level and can’t wait to see what this year’s game brings.

Reserved season ticket holders will not be guaranteed their seat for this game, but they may claim a ticket to the game. More information will be sent directly to season ticket holders at a later date to claim a ticket for this game.

University of Illinois colleges, campus organizations, and other community groups will be part of the Field Trip Day pregame activity fair. Booths and activities will provide hands-on and interactive experiences for students to participate in. If you are interested in being a part of the activity fair as a table, please email gray31@illinois.edu.

Any questions should be directed to the marketing contact for the Illinois women’s basketball team, Parker Gray. He can be reached by email at gray31@illinois.edu.

All-Time Field Trip Day Games

Illinois has hosted the promotional event every season aside from the COVID year since 2016-17.

DATE
OPPONENT
ATTENDANCE
RESULT




11-17-2016
Memphis
2,358
L, 54-64


11-10-2017
IPFW
1,148
W, 64-50


11-07-2018
Alabama A&M
2,364
W, 88-60


11-05-2019
Chicago State
4,189
W, 96-66


2020-21
Not Held




11-09-2021
NC Central
1,983
W, 73-56


11-16-2022
McNeese State
8,141
W, 100-38


11-15-2023
Saint Peter’s
11,563
W, 103-33


11-18-2024
Le Moyne
13,486
W, 94-25