Northern Iowa fends off Illinois State 75-66
Wes Washpun scored 18 points, Jeremy Morgan added 13, and all five Northern Iowa starters scored in double figures in a 75-66 win over Illinois State on Saturday.
Wes Washpun scored 18 points, Jeremy Morgan added 13, and all five Northern Iowa starters scored in double figures in a 75-66 win over Illinois State on Saturday.
Bass, Brundidge combine for 43, Detroit tops UIC 83-72
Paris Bass scored 22 points with 11 rebounds, and Carlton Brundidge scored 21 with seven assists as Detroit defeated Illinois-Chicago 83-72 on Friday night, winning for the sixth time in seven games.
Paris Bass scored 22 points with 11 rebounds, and Carlton Brundidge scored 21 with seven assists as Detroit defeated Illinois-Chicago 83-72 on Friday night, winning for the sixth time in seven games.
Calhoun, Ball State beat Northern Illinois 63-59
Bo Calhoun had 10 points and a career-high 15 rebounds as four other Ball State players scored in double figures and the Cardinals beat Northern Illinois 63-59 Friday night.
Bo Calhoun had 10 points and a career-high 15 rebounds as four other Ball State players scored in double figures and the Cardinals beat Northern Illinois 63-59 Friday night.
Podkowa leads No. 21 DePaul women past Providence 91-68
Megan Podkowa scored 21 points on 9 of 10 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds as No. 21 DePaul rolled to a 91-68 win over Providence on Friday night.
Megan Podkowa scored 21 points on 9 of 10 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds as No. 21 DePaul rolled to a 91-68 win over Providence on Friday night.
Illinois forward Black pleads not guilty after bar fight
Authorities say Illinois basketball player Leron Black has been jailed on suspicion of threatening a campus-bar bouncer with a knife.
Authorities say Illinois basketball player Leron Black has been jailed on suspicion of threatening a campus-bar bouncer with a knife.
New Illinois AD hopes to restore lost identity, and to win
New Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman said Thursday he wants to restore what he believes is the lost identity of the school's sports teams.
New Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman said Thursday he wants to restore what he believes is the lost identity of the school's sports teams.
St. John's ends 16-game losing streak with win over DePaul
Federico Mussini scored all of his 17 points in the second half and St. John's ended its 16-game losing streak with an 80-65 victory over DePaul on Wednesday night.
Federico Mussini scored all of his 17 points in the second half and St. John's ended its 16-game losing streak with an 80-65 victory over DePaul on Wednesday night.
Illinois State handles Indiana State 78-50
Paris Lee scored 18 points and made four assists, MiKyle McIntosh added 14 points and Illinois State never trailed in its 78-50 win over Indiana State on Wednesday night.
Paris Lee scored 18 points and made four assists, MiKyle McIntosh added 14 points and Illinois State never trailed in its 78-50 win over Indiana State on Wednesday night.
U of Illinois confirms Whitman is its new athletic director
The University of Illinois made it official Wednesday, confirming reports that former Illini football player Josh Whitman is the school's new athletic director.
The University of Illinois made it official Wednesday, confirming reports that former Illini football player Josh Whitman is the school's new athletic director.
Long list of problems face new Illinois athletic director
Josh Whitman will be taking on a long list of problems when he steps in as the new athletic director at the University of Illinois.
Josh Whitman will be taking on a long list of problems when he steps in as the new athletic director at the University of Illinois.
Northern Illinois to play at US Cellular Field next season
Northern Illinois and Toledo will play next fall at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago in what will be the first football game ever played at the home of Major League Baseball's White Sox. The (DeKalb) Daily Chronicle (http://bit.ly/1OgvRBR ) reports that the teams will play at U.S. Cellular on Wednesday, Nov. 9.
Northern Illinois and Toledo will play next fall at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago in what will be the first football game ever played at the home of Major League Baseball's White Sox. The (DeKalb) Daily Chronicle (http://bit.ly/1OgvRBR ) reports that the teams will play at U.S. Cellular on Wednesday, Nov. 9.
Hill scores 22, Illinois beats Rutgers, 82-66
Malcolm Hill scored 22 points and had 10 rebounds and Illinois cruised to an 82-66 victory over Rutgers on Tuesday night.
Malcolm Hill scored 22 points and had 10 rebounds and Illinois cruised to an 82-66 victory over Rutgers on Tuesday night.
No. 17 Purdue outlasts Northwestern 71-61 in rugged game
A.J. Hammons had 18 points and 12 rebounds, and Johnny Hill added a season-high 15 points to help No. 17 Purdue get past Northwestern 71-61 on Tuesday night.
A.J. Hammons had 18 points and 12 rebounds, and Johnny Hill added a season-high 15 points to help No. 17 Purdue get past Northwestern 71-61 on Tuesday night.
Youngstown State needs 2 OTs to beat Illinois-Chicago 92-91
Jorden Kaufman scored all six of Youngstown State's points in the first overtime and Matt Donlan tipped in the winning shot with 1.2 seconds left in the second OT as Youngstown State beat Illinois-Chicago 92-91 Tuesday night.
Jorden Kaufman scored all six of Youngstown State's points in the first overtime and Matt Donlan tipped in the winning shot with 1.2 seconds left in the second OT as Youngstown State beat Illinois-Chicago 92-91 Tuesday night.
N Illinois tops Bowling Green, 71-60, keeps pace in MAC West
Aaric Armstead scored 11 of his 14 points in the second half as Northern Illinois beat Bowling Green, 71-60 Tuesday night to remain a game back in the Mid-American Conference West Division.
Aaric Armstead scored 11 of his 14 points in the second half as Northern Illinois beat Bowling Green, 71-60 Tuesday night to remain a game back in the Mid-American Conference West Division.
AP Source: Illinois hires Whitman as new athletic director
A University of Illinois official familiar with the decision says the school has hired Washington University athletic director Josh Whitman as its new AD.
A University of Illinois official familiar with the decision says the school has hired Washington University athletic director Josh Whitman as its new AD.
Armstead gives Northern Illinois 80-79 over Akron
Aaric Armstead scored 21 points, including the game-winning free throws with 1.7 seconds left, and Northern Illinois edged Akron 80-79 on Saturday.
Aaric Armstead scored 21 points, including the game-winning free throws with 1.7 seconds left, and Northern Illinois edged Akron 80-79 on Saturday.
Illinois-Chicago rallies to beat Northern Kentucky 79-77
Dikembe Dixson scored 21 points, Tai Odiase added 12 with a career-high nine blocks, including a game-saving block with one second to play, and Illinois-Chicago rallied to beat Northern Kentucky 79-77 on Saturday.
Dikembe Dixson scored 21 points, Tai Odiase added 12 with a career-high nine blocks, including a game-saving block with one second to play, and Illinois-Chicago rallied to beat Northern Kentucky 79-77 on Saturday.
Demps, Lindsey score 18, Northwestern beats Illinois 58-56
Tre Demps and Scottie Lindsey each scored 18 points and hit four 3-pointers, and Northwestern beat Illinois 58-56 in a matchup between struggling teams on Saturday night.
Tre Demps and Scottie Lindsey each scored 18 points and hit four 3-pointers, and Northwestern beat Illinois 58-56 in a matchup between struggling teams on Saturday night.
New Mexico State dumps Chicago State behind Siakam 69-55
CHICAGO (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 24 points on 10-for-12 shooting, hauled in eight rebounds and blocked five shots as New Mexico State defeated Chicago State 69-55 on Saturday.
CHICAGO (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 24 points on 10-for-12 shooting, hauled in eight rebounds and blocked five shots as New Mexico State defeated Chicago State 69-55 on Saturday.