Funk, Dread hot from 3 as Penn State beats No. 17 Illinois
Andrew Funk and Myles Dread combined for 11 3-pointers to give Penn State a 74-59 win over No. 17 Illinois on Saturday.
Andrew Funk and Myles Dread combined for 11 3-pointers to give Penn State a 74-59 win over No. 17 Illinois on Saturday.
No. 17 Illinois rallies late, beats No. 2 Texas 85-78 in OT
Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 12 of his 16 points in overtime, including the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 3:34 remaining, and No. 17 Illinois rallied to hand second-ranked Texas its first loss of the season, 85-78 on Tuesday night in the Jimmy V Classic.
Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 12 of his 16 points in overtime, including the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 3:34 remaining, and No. 17 Illinois rallied to hand second-ranked Texas its first loss of the season, 85-78 on Tuesday night in the Jimmy V Classic.
Mackenzie Holmes, unbeaten No. 5 Indiana women get past Makira Cook, Illinois
Makira Cook scored 33 points for the Illini, who are 3-7.
Makira Cook scored 33 points for the Illini, who are 3-7.
Hawkins has triple-double, No. 16 Illinois thumps Syracuse
Coleman Hawkins had 15 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, and No. 16 Illinois thumped Syracuse 73-44 in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge on Tuesday night.
Coleman Hawkins had 15 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, and No. 16 Illinois thumped Syracuse 73-44 in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge on Tuesday night.
Illinois rips Northwestern, falls short in Big Ten West bid
Illinois entered with a chance to win the Big Ten West and advance to the conference championship for the first time. However, Purdue defeated Indiana 30-16 to win the division title and will play Michigan at Indianapolis next Saturday.
Illinois entered with a chance to win the Big Ten West and advance to the conference championship for the first time. However, Purdue defeated Indiana 30-16 to win the division title and will play Michigan at Indianapolis next Saturday.
Clark, Melendez lead Illinois in 92-59 rout of Lindenwood
Skyy Clark scored a career-high 19 points, RJ Melendez had a career-high 17 and No. 16 Illinois cruised past Lindenwood 92-59 on Friday night.
Skyy Clark scored a career-high 19 points, RJ Melendez had a career-high 17 and No. 16 Illinois cruised past Lindenwood 92-59 on Friday night.
No. 16 Virginia beats No. 19 Illinois to cap emotional week
Jayden Epps scored 14 points for Illinois and Coleman Hawkins had 10.
Jayden Epps scored 14 points for Illinois and Coleman Hawkins had 10.
No. 3 Michigan beats Illinois 19-17 after Blake Corum hurts knee
The undefeated Wolverines played much of the second half without star running back Blake Corum, who grabbed his left knee after being tackled just before halftime.
The undefeated Wolverines played much of the second half without star running back Blake Corum, who grabbed his left knee after being tackled just before halftime.
Shannon scores 29, No. 15 Illinois rallies past No. 8 UCLA
Terrence Shannon Jr. made 8 of 9 3-pointers and scored 29 points with 10 rebounds, and No. 19 Illinois rallied from a 15-point deficit to beat No. 8 UCLA 79-70 on Friday night.
Terrence Shannon Jr. made 8 of 9 3-pointers and scored 29 points with 10 rebounds, and No. 19 Illinois rallied from a 15-point deficit to beat No. 8 UCLA 79-70 on Friday night.
No. 3 Michigan hosts Illinois in Big Ten bruiser
No. 3 Michigan hosts Illinois in the Big House on Saturday with plenty at stake for both teams.
No. 3 Michigan hosts Illinois in the Big House on Saturday with plenty at stake for both teams.
Shannon scores 30 as No. 19 Illinois routs Monmouth 103-65
Terrence Shannon Jr. had a career-high 30 points and eight rebounds to lead No. 19 Illinois to a 103-65 win over Monmouth on Monday night.
Terrence Shannon Jr. had a career-high 30 points and eight rebounds to lead No. 19 Illinois to a 103-65 win over Monmouth on Monday night.
O'Connell, Durham lead Purdue past No. 21 Illinois 31-24
Purdue scored on three-straight drives to take a 28-21 lead on Payne Durham's 13-yard touchdown reception with 13:13 left, finishing a drive that was aided by three Illinois penalties.
Purdue scored on three-straight drives to take a 28-21 lead on Payne Durham's 13-yard touchdown reception with 13:13 left, finishing a drive that was aided by three Illinois penalties.
Dainja dominates as No. 23 Illinois tops Kansas City, 86-48
Dain Dainja scored 20 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to lead No. 23 Illinois to an 86-48 win over Kansas City on Friday night.
Dain Dainja scored 20 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to lead No. 23 Illinois to an 86-48 win over Kansas City on Friday night.
No. 21 Illinois hosts Purdue with division title on the line
Control of the Big Ten West is on the line with the Boilermakers trailing the Illini by one game with three games to go for each team.
Control of the Big Ten West is on the line with the Boilermakers trailing the Illini by one game with three games to go for each team.
Improved Illinois, OC Barry Lunney Jr. agree to 1-year extension
Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. has agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2025 season, the school announced Wednesday.
Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. has agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2025 season, the school announced Wednesday.
Shannon scores 24 as Illinois beats Eastern Illinois 87-57
Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 24 points and Coleman Hawkins had a career-high 23 points and 12 rebounds as No. 23 Illinois cruised to an 87-57 win over Eastern Illinois on Monday night.
Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 24 points and Coleman Hawkins had a career-high 23 points and 12 rebounds as No. 23 Illinois cruised to an 87-57 win over Eastern Illinois on Monday night.
Michigan State halts skid by upending No. 14 Illinois 23-15
Payton Thorne didn't mince words about the negative cloud that hovered above Michigan State's football program this week.
Payton Thorne didn't mince words about the negative cloud that hovered above Michigan State's football program this week.
No. 14 Illinois hosts downtrodden Michigan State
Illinois has been the surprise of the year in the Big Ten after seizing control of the Big Ten West and winning six straight games.
Illinois has been the surprise of the year in the Big Ten after seizing control of the Big Ten West and winning six straight games.
No. 17 Illinois beats Cornhuskers 26-9 for 6th straight win
The Illini beat the Cornhuskers for the third year in a row.
The Illini beat the Cornhuskers for the third year in a row.
No. 17 Illini out to avoid complacency in trip to Nebraska
The last time Illinois won its sixth game by mid-October to achieve bowl eligibility, it went on to lose six straight.
The last time Illinois won its sixth game by mid-October to achieve bowl eligibility, it went on to lose six straight.