Griesel carries North Dakota St. past W. Illinois 76-73
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - Sam Griesel had a season-high 20 points as North Dakota State narrowly defeated Western Illinois 76-73 in the semifinals of the Summit League Conference Tourney on Monday night. Vinnie Shahid had 14 points for North Dakota State (17-15). Deng Geu added 11 points. Tyson Ward, the Bison's leading scorer heading into the contest at 13 points per game, shot only 17...
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - Sam Griesel had a season-high 20 points as North Dakota State narrowly defeated Western Illinois 76-73 in the semifinals of the Summit League Conference Tourney on Monday night. Vinnie Shahid had 14 points for North Dakota State (17-15). Deng Geu added 11 points. Tyson Ward, the Bison's leading scorer heading into the contest at 13 points per game, shot only 17...
Giles, Bishop lead UMKC past Chicago State, 76-61
Jordan Giles had 17 points and nine rebounds as UMKC romped past Chicago State 76-61 on Saturday as the Cougars lost their 20th straight game.
Jordan Giles had 17 points and nine rebounds as UMKC romped past Chicago State 76-61 on Saturday as the Cougars lost their 20th straight game.
Bradley knocks Loyola-Chicago out of MVC tourney
Nate Kannell came off the bench to score 19 points, including what turned out to be the game-winning 3-pointer, and Bradley knocked out 2018 Final Four team Loyola-Chicago 53-51 on Saturday in the semifinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament.
Nate Kannell came off the bench to score 19 points, including what turned out to be the game-winning 3-pointer, and Bradley knocked out 2018 Final Four team Loyola-Chicago 53-51 on Saturday in the semifinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament.
Edwards scores 21, No. 11 Purdue beats Northwestern 70-57
Carsen Edwards scored 21 points and No. 11 Purdue clinched a share of the Big Ten regular-season championship with a 70-57 victory over Northwestern on Saturday.
Carsen Edwards scored 21 points and No. 11 Purdue clinched a share of the Big Ten regular-season championship with a 70-57 victory over Northwestern on Saturday.
Bradley scores 22 to lift N. Illinois past Ball St. 64-57
Levi Bradley had 22 points as Northern Illinois topped Ball State 64-57 on Friday night.
Levi Bradley had 22 points as Northern Illinois topped Ball State 64-57 on Friday night.
Murphy leads Drake past Illinois St. 78-62 in MVC tourney
Tremell Murphy had a season-high 26 points as Drake got past Illinois State 78-62 in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference Tourney on Friday night.
Tremell Murphy had a season-high 26 points as Drake got past Illinois State 78-62 in the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Conference Tourney on Friday night.
Krutwig leads Loyola-Chicago past Valparaiso 67-54
Cameron Krutwig had 18 points and three assists as Loyola-Chicago topped Valparaiso 67-54 in the Missouri Valley Conference Tourney quarterfinals on Friday.
Cameron Krutwig had 18 points and three assists as Loyola-Chicago topped Valparaiso 67-54 in the Missouri Valley Conference Tourney quarterfinals on Friday.
Rhine, Hittner lead Drake's rout of Illinois State women
Sara Rhine was nearly perfect, Becca Hittner scored 23 points and No. 22 Drake clinched at least a share of its third straight Missouri Valley Conference regular-season championship, defeating Illinois State 88-61 on Thursday night.
Sara Rhine was nearly perfect, Becca Hittner scored 23 points and No. 22 Drake clinched at least a share of its third straight Missouri Valley Conference regular-season championship, defeating Illinois State 88-61 on Thursday night.
Morgan scores 20 to lead Indiana over Illinois 92-74
Juwan Morgan scored 20 points and grabbed nine rebounds as Indiana cruised to a 92-74 win over Illinois on Thursday night.
Juwan Morgan scored 20 points and grabbed nine rebounds as Indiana cruised to a 92-74 win over Illinois on Thursday night.
McLaughlin, Purdue women beat Illinois in Big Ten tourney
Karissa McLaughlin scored 17 points to lead four Purdue players in double figures and the No. 11 seed Boilermakers beat Illinois 72-60 on Wednesday in the first round of the Big 10 tournament.
Karissa McLaughlin scored 17 points to lead four Purdue players in double figures and the No. 11 seed Boilermakers beat Illinois 72-60 on Wednesday in the first round of the Big 10 tournament.
Bradley lifts N. Illinois past Cent. Michigan 89-86
Levi Bradley had 26 points as Northern Illinois narrowly beat Central Michigan 89-86 on Tuesday night.
Levi Bradley had 26 points as Northern Illinois narrowly beat Central Michigan 89-86 on Tuesday night.
UIC, Green Bay to meet in Horizon tourney
Illinois-Chicago is set to face Green Bay in the opening round of the Horizon tournament.
Illinois-Chicago is set to face Green Bay in the opening round of the Horizon tournament.
Big Ten announces Jim Delany will step down in June 2020
Jim Delany, one of the most influential figures in college athletics for three decades, will step down as Big Ten commissioner when his contract expires June 30, 2020
Jim Delany, one of the most influential figures in college athletics for three decades, will step down as Big Ten commissioner when his contract expires June 30, 2020
Northwestern looks to end streak vs Illinois
Northwestern (12-16, 3-14) vs. Illinois (10-18, 6-11) State Farm Center, Champaign, Illinois; Sunday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Illinois looks to extend Northwestern's conference losing streak to 10 games. Northwestern's last Big Ten win came against the Indiana Hoosiers 73-66 on Jan. 22. Illinois lost 73-56 at Purdue on Wednesday.
Northwestern (12-16, 3-14) vs. Illinois (10-18, 6-11) State Farm Center, Champaign, Illinois; Sunday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Illinois looks to extend Northwestern's conference losing streak to 10 games. Northwestern's last Big Ten win came against the Indiana Hoosiers 73-66 on Jan. 22. Illinois lost 73-56 at Purdue on Wednesday.
Levi lifts Texas Rio Grande Valley over Chicago St. 82-77
Javon Levi had 11 points and 10 assists to lead Texas Rio Grande Valley to an 82-77 win over Chicago State on Thursday night.
Javon Levi had 11 points and 10 assists to lead Texas Rio Grande Valley to an 82-77 win over Chicago State on Thursday night.
Brechting scores 20 to lead Oakland past UIC 86-72
Brad Brechting had 20 points as Oakland defeated Illinois-Chicago 86-72 on Thursday night.
Brad Brechting had 20 points as Oakland defeated Illinois-Chicago 86-72 on Thursday night.
Edwards scores 23, No. 14 Purdue shakes off Illinois 73-56
Carsen Edwards broke out of a shooting slump to score 23 points, and No. 14 Purdue got its fourth straight victory, 73-56 over Illinois on Wednesday night.
Carsen Edwards broke out of a shooting slump to score 23 points, and No. 14 Purdue got its fourth straight victory, 73-56 over Illinois on Wednesday night.
Townes carries Loyola of Chicago over Northern Iowa 56-55
Marques Townes registered 16 points and eight rebounds as Loyola of Chicago edged past Northern Iowa 56-55 on Wednesday night.
Marques Townes registered 16 points and eight rebounds as Loyola of Chicago edged past Northern Iowa 56-55 on Wednesday night.
Yarbrough carries Illinois St. past Missouri St. 65-57
Milik Yarbrough had 28 points as Illinois State topped Missouri State 65-57 on Wednesday night.
Milik Yarbrough had 28 points as Illinois State topped Missouri State 65-57 on Wednesday night.
Illinois tops Ohio State 63-56 for first road win
Illinois is winless on the road no more.
Illinois is winless on the road no more.