Dixson, Ottey lead Illinois-Chicago past Chicago State 74-58
Dikembe Dixson scored 20 points, Marcus Ottey added 15 and Illinois-Chicago defeated its cross-town rival Chicago State 74-58 on Wednesday night.
Dikembe Dixson scored 20 points, Marcus Ottey added 15 and Illinois-Chicago defeated its cross-town rival Chicago State 74-58 on Wednesday night.
Custer leads Loyola-Chicago down stretch in 75-62 win
Clayton Custer scored 20 points to lead Loyola-Chicago to a 75-62 victory over Norfolk State on Wednesday night.
Clayton Custer scored 20 points to lead Loyola-Chicago to a 75-62 victory over Norfolk State on Wednesday night.
DePaul sends Drake to fourth straight loss 77-75
Eli Cain scored 19 points and DePaul came back from a nine-point halftime deficit to beat Drake 77-75 on Wednesday night.
Eli Cain scored 19 points and DePaul came back from a nine-point halftime deficit to beat Drake 77-75 on Wednesday night.
Illinois-Chicago tops Cal Poly in NIU Thanksgiving Classic
Dikembe Dixson made 11 straight free throws and scored 24 points to help Illinois-Chicago beat Cal Poly 84-71 on Friday night in the NIU Thanksgiving Classic.
Dikembe Dixson made 11 straight free throws and scored 24 points to help Illinois-Chicago beat Cal Poly 84-71 on Friday night in the NIU Thanksgiving Classic.
January's 25 gets No. 18 DePaul past Western Kentucky, 77-69
Jessica January scored 25 points and No. 18 DePaul remained unbeaten by holding off Western Kentucky 77-69 on Friday in the Gulf Coast Showcase.
Jessica January scored 25 points and No. 18 DePaul remained unbeaten by holding off Western Kentucky 77-69 on Friday in the Gulf Coast Showcase.
Northern Illinois beats Kent State 31-21
Joel Bouagnon ran for two touchdowns, Daniel Santacaterina and Jordan Huff each ran for scores, and Northern Illinois beat Kent State 31-21 in Friday's season finale for both teams.
Joel Bouagnon ran for two touchdowns, Daniel Santacaterina and Jordan Huff each ran for scores, and Northern Illinois beat Kent State 31-21 in Friday's season finale for both teams.
Northwestern rolls past Bryant 86-66
Northwestern basketball teams aren't known for their swagger, but Vic Law and the Wildcats are making noises that times are about to change.
Northwestern basketball teams aren't known for their swagger, but Vic Law and the Wildcats are making noises that times are about to change.
Garrett's buzzer beater caps DePaul's 68-66 comeback win
Billy Garrett Jr. beat the buzzer with a 15-foot pull-up jumper in the lane to give DePaul a 68-66 win over Missouri State on Wednesday night.
Billy Garrett Jr. beat the buzzer with a 15-foot pull-up jumper in the lane to give DePaul a 68-66 win over Missouri State on Wednesday night.
Notre Dame beats Northwestern for Legends Classic title
Matt Farrell's three-point play with 14 seconds to play gave Notre Dame the lead and his two free throws 11 seconds later sealed the Fighting Irish's 70-66 victory over Northwestern on Tuesday night in the championship game of the Legends Classic at Barclays Center.
Matt Farrell's three-point play with 14 seconds to play gave Notre Dame the lead and his two free throws 11 seconds later sealed the Fighting Irish's 70-66 victory over Northwestern on Tuesday night in the championship game of the Legends Classic at Barclays Center.
Custer scores 19 as Loyola-Chicago beats Washington St.
Clayton Custer scored 19 points, and Loyola-Chicago held off a second-half Washington State rally for an 88-79 victory Monday in the fifth-place game at the Paradise Jam tournament.
Clayton Custer scored 19 points, and Loyola-Chicago held off a second-half Washington State rally for an 88-79 victory Monday in the fifth-place game at the Paradise Jam tournament.
Garrett, Cain score 20 to lead DePaul past Milwaukee 77-59
Billy Garrett and Eli Cain both made three 3-pointers and scored 20 points to lead DePaul to a 77-59 win over Milwaukee on Sunday.
Billy Garrett and Eli Cain both made three 3-pointers and scored 20 points to lead DePaul to a 77-59 win over Milwaukee on Sunday.
Iowa and Daniels overcome wind, cold and the Illini, 28-0
The Hawkeyes struggled to a 7-0 halftime lead before turning the game over to LeShun Daniels Jr. and the defense on the way to a 28-0 win over the Illini.
The Hawkeyes struggled to a 7-0 halftime lead before turning the game over to LeShun Daniels Jr. and the defense on the way to a 28-0 win over the Illini.
Doyle scores 14 as Loyola-Chicago downs Oral Roberts
Milton Doyle scored 14 points, and Loyola-Chicago pulled away early en route to a 78-53 victory over Oral Roberts on Saturday in a consolation game at the Paradise Jam Tournament.
Milton Doyle scored 14 points, and Loyola-Chicago pulled away early en route to a 78-53 victory over Oral Roberts on Saturday in a consolation game at the Paradise Jam Tournament.
Oakland beats Chicago State 107-79
Martez Walker scored 24 points and grabbed six rebounds as Oakland beat Chicago State 107-79 on Saturday.
Martez Walker scored 24 points and grabbed six rebounds as Oakland beat Chicago State 107-79 on Saturday.
Minnesota defense fuels 29-12 victory over Northwestern
Leidner threw his first touchdown pass in seven weeks and Blake Cashman and Steven Richardson each had two of Minnesota's season-high seven sacks, leading the Gophers to a 29-12 victory over Northwestern on Saturday.
Leidner threw his first touchdown pass in seven weeks and Blake Cashman and Steven Richardson each had two of Minnesota's season-high seven sacks, leading the Gophers to a 29-12 victory over Northwestern on Saturday.
Illinois-Chicago rolls over NAIA Trinity (Ill), 102-66
Tai Odiase scored 20 points and Dikembe Dixson added 18 points and nine rebounds as the University of Illinois-Chicago cruised past NAIA Trinity Christian College, 102-66 Saturday night.
Tai Odiase scored 20 points and Dikembe Dixson added 18 points and nine rebounds as the University of Illinois-Chicago cruised past NAIA Trinity Christian College, 102-66 Saturday night.
Parks, Dawson help Northridge hold off N. Illinois 84-82
Aaron Parks scored 22 points, on 10-of-13 shooting, with eight rebounds and four assists, Tavrion Dawson tied a career best with 21 points and Cal State Northridge escaped with an 84-82 win over Northern Illinois on Saturday night.
Aaron Parks scored 22 points, on 10-of-13 shooting, with eight rebounds and four assists, Tavrion Dawson tied a career best with 21 points and Cal State Northridge escaped with an 84-82 win over Northern Illinois on Saturday night.
Illinois takes care of business against Detroit Mercy 89-69
Malcolm Hill led the way for Illinois with 25 points Friday night and the Illini took care of business against Detroit Mercy in Champaign 89-69.
Malcolm Hill led the way for Illinois with 25 points Friday night and the Illini took care of business against Detroit Mercy in Champaign 89-69.
Illinois State knocks off IPFW in home opener, 75-57
Deontae Hawkins knocked down five 3-pointers and finished with 24 points and seven boards as Illinois State beat Indiana-Purdue-Fort Wayne in its home opener, 75-57 on Wednesday night.
Deontae Hawkins knocked down five 3-pointers and finished with 24 points and seven boards as Illinois State beat Indiana-Purdue-Fort Wayne in its home opener, 75-57 on Wednesday night.
Illinois hits 16 3-pointers, beats D-II McKendree 112-65
Jalen Coleman-Lands and Maverick Morgan scored 18 points apiece to lead six players in double figures and Illinois beat Division II McKendree 112-65 on Tuesday night.
Jalen Coleman-Lands and Maverick Morgan scored 18 points apiece to lead six players in double figures and Illinois beat Division II McKendree 112-65 on Tuesday night.