Lindsey scores 19 as Northwestern beats DePaul 80-64

Northwestern coach Chris Collins loved the way his team played in the first half Saturday against DePaul.

Sims scores 30 as Chicago State tops W. Illinois 83-76 in OT

Fred Sims, Jr. scored a career-best 30 points and Clemmye Owens converted a three-point play in the final 15 seconds of overtime as Chicago State defeated Western Illinois 83-76 Saturday.

Leron Black's 18 helps Illinois beat VCU 64-46

Thanks to a dose of defense, Illinois' recent turnaround gained momentum Saturday.

Illinois State hangs on for 79-74 win over New Mexico

Paris Lee scored 18 points, dished out a career-high 11 assists and hit a pair of free throws with 23 seconds remaining to lift Illinois State to a 79-74 win over New Mexico on Saturday night.

All 5 starters in double figures in Illinois State's win

Paris Lee scored 18 points with six assists and Illinois State defeated IUPUI 77-63 on Wednesday night for the Redbirds' second straight win.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Oakland beats Chicago State 107-79

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.