Shannon scores 19 to lead Illinois past Western Illinois, 84-52

Terrence Shannon, Jr. scored 19 points as Illinois ended its six-game home stand to open the season by routing Western Michigan, 84-52 on Friday night.

Illinois State wins 61-52 over Long Beach State

Dalton Banks had 15 points in Illinois State’s 61-52 victory over Long Beach State on Monday in an opening-round game of the Gulf Coast Showcase.

Terrence Shannon Jr. scores 24 points as No. 23 Illinois routs Southern 88-60

Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 17 of his 24 points in the first half, Dain Dainja added 12 points and Quincy Guerrier had 10 to lead No. 23 Illinois to an 88-60 rout of Southern on Sunday night.

Hubbard leads Mississippi State past Northwestern, 66-57, wins Hall of Fame Tip-Off

Freshman Josh Hubbard put up a career-high 29 points to help Mississippi State pull away from Northwestern, 66-57 to win the championship game of the Basketball Hall of Fame Sunday at Mohegan Sun Arena.

No. 23 Illinois needs second-half comeback to turn away Valparaiso, 87-64

Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 22 points and Dain Dainja had 16 as No. 23 Illinois came from behind with a 49-point second half to beat Valparaiso 87-64 on Friday night.

UIC earns 72-67 victory over Loyola Chicago

Isaiah Rivera scored 23 points as UIC beat Loyola Chicago 72-67 on Tuesday night.

McCreary’s 18 lead Mercer over Chicago State 66-61

Jalyn McCreary and Robby Carmody had 18 points in Mercer’s 66-61 victory against Chicago State on Thursday night.

Bryant’s career-high 32 points jumpstarts No. 23 Illini women past Morehead State 81-61

Senior guard Genesis Bryant scored a career-high 32 points, Kendall Bostic had a double-double and 23rd-ranked Illinois beat Morehead State 81-61 in a season opening matchup on Tuesday night.

Illinois overcomes slow start to defeat Eastern Illinois 80-52 in season opener

Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn scored 18 points, Terrence Shannon Jr. added 16 and No. 25 Illinois pulled away in the second half to beat Eastern Illinois 80-52 in a season opener for both teams on Monday night.

Happy birthday! Loyola's Sister Jean turns 104
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Loyola University's incomparable Sister Jean is celebrating her 104th birthday on Monday.