Merrimack stuns Northwestern 71-61

Merrimack stuns Northwestern 71-61

Devin Jensen had 23 points and Juvaris Hayes had 19 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, lifting Merrimack to a stunning 71-61 victory over Northwestern on Friday night in just its second game as a Division I team.

Devin Jensen had 23 points and Juvaris Hayes had 19 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, lifting Merrimack to a stunning 71-61 victory over Northwestern on Friday night in just its second game as a Division I team.

Wiseman gets restraining order to play; Memphis beats Illinois-Chicago

Wiseman gets restraining order to play; Memphis beats Illinois-Chicago

James Wiseman had 17 points and nine rebounds hours after getting a temporary restraining order to play amid an NCAA ineligibility ruling, leading No. 14 Memphis past Illinois-Chicago 92-46 on Friday night.

James Wiseman had 17 points and nine rebounds hours after getting a temporary restraining order to play amid an NCAA ineligibility ruling, leading No. 14 Memphis past Illinois-Chicago 92-46 on Friday night.

Northwestern hopes turnaround starts by beating Boilermakers

Northwestern hopes turnaround starts by beating Boilermakers

As bad as things are going for Northwestern, coach Pat Fitzgerald is sure of this. The Wildcats will get back to winning.

As bad as things are going for Northwestern, coach Pat Fitzgerald is sure of this. The Wildcats will get back to winning.

Moore leads DePaul over Chicago 84-55

Moore leads DePaul over Chicago 84-55

Charlie Moore scored 17 points, Markese Jacobs had 16 off the bench and DePaul defeated Division III Chicago 84-55 on Wednesday night, the Blue Demons' second win in as many days.

Charlie Moore scored 17 points, Markese Jacobs had 16 off the bench and DePaul defeated Division III Chicago 84-55 on Wednesday night, the Blue Demons' second win in as many days.

Zach Copeland scores 20 to lift Illinois St. over Belmont 79-72

Zach Copeland scores 20 to lift Illinois St. over Belmont 79-72

Zach Copeland had 20 points, six rebounds and five assists as Illinois State defeated Belmont 79-72 on Wednesday night.

Zach Copeland had 20 points, six rebounds and five assists as Illinois State defeated Belmont 79-72 on Wednesday night.

Red hot Illini beat Rutgers 38-10

Red hot Illini beat Rutgers 38-10

Three defensive takeaways, including a pick-6, and timely offense carried red-hot Illinois past Rutgers 38-10 on Saturday.   

Three defensive takeaways, including a pick-6, and timely offense carried red-hot Illinois past Rutgers 38-10 on Saturday.   

Illini enjoying momentum as Rutgers comes to town

Illini enjoying momentum as Rutgers comes to town

Illinois coach Lovie Smith knows his team must shake off the magic dust and focus on Saturday's game, which will be against Rutgers.

Illinois coach Lovie Smith knows his team must shake off the magic dust and focus on Saturday's game, which will be against Rutgers.

Illinois has shot to earn bowl bid for 1st time under Smith

Illinois has shot to earn bowl bid for 1st time under Smith

Lovie Smith inherited outdated football facilities, among the worst in college football, when he was hired at Illinois in 2016 and he knew it.

Lovie Smith inherited outdated football facilities, among the worst in college football, when he was hired at Illinois in 2016 and he knew it.

Illinois State defeats Indiana State 24-7

Illinois State defeats Indiana State 24-7

James Robinson and Jeff Proctor rushed for touchdowns as Illinois State turned three fumbles into second-half points, defeating Indiana State 24-7 on Saturday.   

James Robinson and Jeff Proctor rushed for touchdowns as Illinois State turned three fumbles into second-half points, defeating Indiana State 24-7 on Saturday.   

No. 20 Iowa blanks Northwestern 20-0

No. 20 Iowa blanks Northwestern 20-0

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley had 179 yards passing with a touchdown and the defense allowed just 202 yards of total offense, lifting the 20th-ranked Hawkeyes to a 20-0 shutout of Northwestern on Saturday.   

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley had 179 yards passing with a touchdown and the defense allowed just 202 yards of total offense, lifting the 20th-ranked Hawkeyes to a 20-0 shutout of Northwestern on Saturday.   

Fighting Illini splash through rain for 24-6 win at Purdue

Fighting Illini splash through rain for 24-6 win at Purdue

Dre Brown kept Illinois grounded Saturday. Cornerback Tony Adams scored all the points the Fighting Illini needed.   

Dre Brown kept Illinois grounded Saturday. Cornerback Tony Adams scored all the points the Fighting Illini needed.   

Northwestern looks to bounce back from two losing seasons

Northwestern looks to bounce back from two losing seasons

Northwestern looked like it was ready to go on quite a roll. The Wildcats shed the albatross hanging over the school that hosted the inaugural Final Four by reaching the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 2017.

Northwestern looked like it was ready to go on quite a roll. The Wildcats shed the albatross hanging over the school that hosted the inaugural Final Four by reaching the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 2017.

Illinois welcomes higher expectations entering season

Illinois welcomes higher expectations entering season

A young, maturing Illinois team is hoping for a breakthrough this season - the kind coach Brad Underwood saw coming when he arrived in Champaign two years ago.

A young, maturing Illinois team is hoping for a breakthrough this season - the kind coach Brad Underwood saw coming when he arrived in Champaign two years ago.

Northwestern looks to bounce back from 2 losing seasons

Northwestern looks to bounce back from 2 losing seasons

Northwestern looked like it was ready to go on quite a roll. The Wildcats shed the albatross hanging over the school that hosted the inaugural Final Four by reaching the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 2017. 

Northwestern looked like it was ready to go on quite a roll. The Wildcats shed the albatross hanging over the school that hosted the inaugural Final Four by reaching the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 2017. 

Illinois State defeats Western Illinois 28-14

Illinois State defeats Western Illinois 28-14

James Robinson scored three rushing touchdowns, Jeff Proctor added a fourth on the ground, and Illinois State defeated Western Illinois 28-14 on Saturday.   

James Robinson scored three rushing touchdowns, Jeff Proctor added a fourth on the ground, and Illinois State defeated Western Illinois 28-14 on Saturday.   

Illinois beats Wisconsin 24-23 in huge upset

Illinois beats Wisconsin 24-23 in huge upset

James McCourt kicked a 39-yard field as time expired and Illinois pulled off the biggest upset of the college football season, knocking off No. 6 Wisconsin 24-23 on Saturday.   

James McCourt kicked a 39-yard field as time expired and Illinois pulled off the biggest upset of the college football season, knocking off No. 6 Wisconsin 24-23 on Saturday.