DePaul rolling at 8-0, off to best start in decades
The Blue Demons are 8-0 for the first time since the 1986-87 team won its first 16 games, and they’re turning heads in a way the once-proud program hasn’t in years.
The Blue Demons are 8-0 for the first time since the 1986-87 team won its first 16 games, and they’re turning heads in a way the once-proud program hasn’t in years.
Miami holds off furious Illinois comeback to win 81-79
Chris Lykes scored 28 points and Miami held off a furious second-half comeback to beat Illinois 81-79 on Monday.
Chris Lykes scored 28 points and Miami held off a furious second-half comeback to beat Illinois 81-79 on Monday.
Jamie Ahale lifts Illinois-Chicago past San Diego 89-83
Jamie Ahale had a career-high 23 points and Tarkus Ferguson added 22 as Illinois-Chicago topped San Diego 89-83 on Monday in the Boca Raton Beach Classic.
Jamie Ahale had a career-high 23 points and Tarkus Ferguson added 22 as Illinois-Chicago topped San Diego 89-83 on Monday in the Boca Raton Beach Classic.
Northwestern parts ways with OC/QBs coach Mick McCall
Northwestern has parted ways with offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Mick McCall after a miserable season.
Northwestern has parted ways with offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Mick McCall after a miserable season.
Karlis Silins hits 1 of 2 foul shots and Florida Atlantic sinks UIC
Karlis Silins’ free throw with a second left gave Florida Atlantic a 71-70 win over UIC on Sunday in a Boca Raton Beach Classic contest.
Karlis Silins’ free throw with a second left gave Florida Atlantic a 71-70 win over UIC on Sunday in a Boca Raton Beach Classic contest.
Sonya Morris’ basket gives No. 16 DePaul women victory, 70-68
Sonya Morris’ short jumper in the final minute lifted No. 16 DePaul to a 70-68 victory over Northwestern on Sunday, handing the Wildcats their first loss and giving Doug Bruno his 700th victory as the Blue Demons’ coach.
Sonya Morris’ short jumper in the final minute lifted No. 16 DePaul to a 70-68 victory over Northwestern on Sunday, handing the Wildcats their first loss and giving Doug Bruno his 700th victory as the Blue Demons’ coach.
Northwestern upsets rival Illinois 29-10
The conditions Saturday at Memorial Stadium were a depressing combination of rain, wind and flop sweat. The home crowd was leaving wet and unhappy after witnessing rival Northwestern upset the bowl-bound Illini 29-10.
The conditions Saturday at Memorial Stadium were a depressing combination of rain, wind and flop sweat. The home crowd was leaving wet and unhappy after witnessing rival Northwestern upset the bowl-bound Illini 29-10.
Battle leads Alabama St. past Chicago St. 67-54
Brandon Battle had 14 points off the bench to carry Alabama State to a 67-54 win over Chicago State in the consolation round of the Emerald Coast Classic on Saturday for coach Lewis Jackson’s 200th career victory.
Brandon Battle had 14 points off the bench to carry Alabama State to a 67-54 win over Chicago State in the consolation round of the Emerald Coast Classic on Saturday for coach Lewis Jackson’s 200th career victory.
St. Hilaire lifts Jacksonville St over Chicago St 71-62
Derek St. Hilaire scored a career-high 22 points as Jacksonville State got past Chicago State 71-62 in the Emerald Coast Classic on Friday.
Derek St. Hilaire scored a career-high 22 points as Jacksonville State got past Chicago State 71-62 in the Emerald Coast Classic on Friday.
Charlie Moore's double-double helps DePaul edge Minnesota 73-68
The DePaul Blue Demons have spent November proving that preseason polls don’t mean a thing when the season starts.
The DePaul Blue Demons have spent November proving that preseason polls don’t mean a thing when the season starts.
Copeland scores 18 as Illinois St. beats Illinois-Springfield 76-57
Zach Copeland had 18 points as Illinois State topped Illinois-Springfield 76-57 on Friday.
Zach Copeland had 18 points as Illinois State topped Illinois-Springfield 76-57 on Friday.
Champagnie has 21 Pitt tops Northwestern 72-59 to win title
Justin Champagnie had 21 points to lead Pittsburgh to a 72-59 victory over Northwestern in the Fort Myers Tip-Off championship game on Wednesday night.
Justin Champagnie had 21 points to lead Pittsburgh to a 72-59 victory over Northwestern in the Fort Myers Tip-Off championship game on Wednesday night.
Krutwig lifts Loyola-Chicago over Old Dominion 68-61
Cameron Krutwig had 22 points and Tate Hall added 21 as Loyola-Chicago beat Old Dominion 68-61 in the Cayman Islands Classic on Wednesday.
Cameron Krutwig had 22 points and Tate Hall added 21 as Loyola-Chicago beat Old Dominion 68-61 in the Cayman Islands Classic on Wednesday.
Brandon’s 21 points lead Canisius’s romp past UIC 94-64
Majesty Brandon scored 21 points as Canisius rolled past Illinois-Chicago 94-64 on Tuesday night in a campus game of the Boca Raton Beach Classic tournament.
Majesty Brandon scored 21 points as Canisius rolled past Illinois-Chicago 94-64 on Tuesday night in a campus game of the Boca Raton Beach Classic tournament.
Dosunmu scores 24 to led Illinois past Lindenwood 117-65
Ayo Dosunmu scored 24 points, five others scored in double digits and Illinois rolled over Division-II Lindenwood 117-65 Tuesday.
Ayo Dosunmu scored 24 points, five others scored in double digits and Illinois rolled over Division-II Lindenwood 117-65 Tuesday.
Spencer scores 23, Northwestern rolls past Bradley 78-51
Pat Spencer tripled his scoring average with 23 points as Northwestern routed Bradley 78-51 in the Fort Myers TipOff on Wednesday night.
Pat Spencer tripled his scoring average with 23 points as Northwestern routed Bradley 78-51 in the Fort Myers TipOff on Wednesday night.
Vassell, Williams score 16 as Florida St routs Chicago St
Devin Vassell and Patrick Williams scored 16 points apiece as Florida State had its best shooting night of the year in a 113-56 win over Chicago State on Monday.
Devin Vassell and Patrick Williams scored 16 points apiece as Florida State had its best shooting night of the year in a 113-56 win over Chicago State on Monday.
Collins carries South Florida over Loyola of Chicago 66-55
David Collins had 21 points as South Florida beat Loyola of Chicago 66-55 in the Cayman Islands Classic on Monday.
David Collins had 21 points as South Florida beat Loyola of Chicago 66-55 in the Cayman Islands Classic on Monday.
Illinois beat Hampton 120-71
Illinois beat Hampton 120-71 with help from Kofi Cockburn, the only freshman in the country with five double-doubles through six games.
Illinois beat Hampton 120-71 with help from Kofi Cockburn, the only freshman in the country with five double-doubles through six games.
Mercer 72, UIC 68
Mercer beat UIC 72 to 68 on Saturday night.
Mercer beat UIC 72 to 68 on Saturday night.