Hill scores 32, Illinois beats Rutgers 110-101 in 3OT
Malcolm Hill scored 10 of his 32 points from the free throw line in the third overtime and Illinois outlasted Rutgers 110-101 on Wednesday night, extending the Scarlet Knights' losing streak to 10 games.
Malcolm Hill scored 10 of his 32 points from the free throw line in the third overtime and Illinois outlasted Rutgers 110-101 on Wednesday night, extending the Scarlet Knights' losing streak to 10 games.
Northern Illinois signs class heavy on in-state players
Northern Illinois signed a 22-player class with 10 in-state players Wednesday, including at least a couple that could make a quick impact with the Huskies.
Northern Illinois signed a 22-player class with 10 in-state players Wednesday, including at least a couple that could make a quick impact with the Huskies.
Illinois scrambles but Cubit signs big first class
Illinois might have had the strangest recruiting season of any major school in the country, and coach Bill Cubit and his staff had to scramble to fill out a class.
Illinois might have had the strangest recruiting season of any major school in the country, and coach Bill Cubit and his staff had to scramble to fill out a class.
McKendree coach just 1 victory away from college record
Fifteen commemorative basketballs, one for each of McKendree University's appearances in the NAIA national tournament, line a high shelf to the left of Harry Statham's desk.
Fifteen commemorative basketballs, one for each of McKendree University's appearances in the NAIA national tournament, line a high shelf to the left of Harry Statham's desk.
Finke likely out, Nunn questionable for Illini at Rutgers
Illinois coach John Groce said the team may be without two of its starters when it faces Rutgers on Wednesday.
Illinois coach John Groce said the team may be without two of its starters when it faces Rutgers on Wednesday.
Miami (Ohio) wins first MAC contest, tops N. Illinois, 72-59
Ali Barnes knocked down three straight 3-pointers to open the second half and spark Miami (Ohio) to a 72-59 win over Northern Illinois Saturday for the RedHawks' first win in Mid-American Conference play this season.
Ali Barnes knocked down three straight 3-pointers to open the second half and spark Miami (Ohio) to a 72-59 win over Northern Illinois Saturday for the RedHawks' first win in Mid-American Conference play this season.
Bluiett helps No. 7 Xavier cruise past DePaul 86-65
Trevon Bluiett scored 15 points and No. 7 Xavier used an impressive burst spanning the halves to put away DePaul for an 86-65 victory on Saturday.
Trevon Bluiett scored 15 points and No. 7 Xavier used an impressive burst spanning the halves to put away DePaul for an 86-65 victory on Saturday.
UMKC pulls away early in 2nd, beats Chicago State 78-64
LaVell Boyd scored 22 points to lead Missouri-Kansas City to a 78-64 victory over Chicago State on Saturday, snapping a five-game losing streak.
LaVell Boyd scored 22 points to lead Missouri-Kansas City to a 78-64 victory over Chicago State on Saturday, snapping a five-game losing streak.
Powell scores 24; Seton Hall beats No. 23 DePaul women 83-74
Aleesha Powell made all five of her 3-point shots and scored 24 points and Seton Hall used a lopsided start to beat Big East leader and 23rd-ranked DePaul 83-74 on Friday.
Aleesha Powell made all five of her 3-point shots and scored 24 points and Seton Hall used a lopsided start to beat Big East leader and 23rd-ranked DePaul 83-74 on Friday.
No. 12 Michigan State makes 16 3s, beats Northwestern 76-45
Denzel Valentine made five of Michigan State's season-high 16 3-pointers and the 12th-ranked Spartans clamped down on cold-shooting Northwestern for a 76-45 victory Thursday night.
Denzel Valentine made five of Michigan State's season-high 16 3-pointers and the 12th-ranked Spartans clamped down on cold-shooting Northwestern for a 76-45 victory Thursday night.
Youngstown State tops Illinois-Chicago 82-78
Cameron Morse had 22 points and Francisco Santiago made a key pair of late free throws to help Youngstown State beat Illinois-Chicago 82-78 on Thursday night.
Cameron Morse had 22 points and Francisco Santiago made a key pair of late free throws to help Youngstown State beat Illinois-Chicago 82-78 on Thursday night.
WNBA changing up its playoff format
The WNBA is switching up its playoffs.
The WNBA is switching up its playoffs.
No. 7 Ohio State rallies to defeat Northwestern 76-73
Kelsey Mitchell scored one point in the first half of No. 7 Ohio State's 76-73 win over Northwestern on Thursday night.
Kelsey Mitchell scored one point in the first half of No. 7 Ohio State's 76-73 win over Northwestern on Thursday night.
Jones leads Butler past DePaul 67-53
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Roosevelt Jones scored 23 points and Butler defeated DePaul 67-53 on Wednesday night.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Roosevelt Jones scored 23 points and Butler defeated DePaul 67-53 on Wednesday night.
Cheatham Jr. leads Akron over Northern Illinois 76-66
Kwan Cheatham Jr. didn't miss a shot and scored 18 points to help Akron beat Northern Illinois 76-66 on Tuesday night.
Kwan Cheatham Jr. didn't miss a shot and scored 18 points to help Akron beat Northern Illinois 76-66 on Tuesday night.
Illinois State hands Drake its 9th straight loss, 76-64
MiKyle McIntosh scored 25 points with four 3-pointers and three steals, Deontae Hawkins added 17 points with five 3s and Illinois State beat Drake 76-64 on Tuesday night to win its third straight.
MiKyle McIntosh scored 25 points with four 3-pointers and three steals, Deontae Hawkins added 17 points with five 3s and Illinois State beat Drake 76-64 on Tuesday night to win its third straight.
Wright State runs away from Illinois-Chicago 80-66
Mark Alstork scored 19 points and grabbed nine rebounds and Wright State beat the University of Illinois-Chicago 80-66 on Sunday to win its sixth straight and remain atop the Horizon League standings.
Mark Alstork scored 19 points and grabbed nine rebounds and Wright State beat the University of Illinois-Chicago 80-66 on Sunday to win its sixth straight and remain atop the Horizon League standings.
No. 24 DePaul women roll to 96-50 win over Providence
Megan Podkowa scored 16 points and No. 24 DePaul cruised to a 96-50 win over Providence on Sunday.
Megan Podkowa scored 16 points and No. 24 DePaul cruised to a 96-50 win over Providence on Sunday.
Illinois surges past Minnesota for 76-71 overtime win
Malcolm Hill had 28 points and 10 rebounds to lead a late surge by the Fighting Illini for a 76-71 victory over the Golden Gophers on Saturday night to end an eight-game losing streak on the road.
Malcolm Hill had 28 points and 10 rebounds to lead a late surge by the Fighting Illini for a 76-71 victory over the Golden Gophers on Saturday night to end an eight-game losing streak on the road.
Illinois St. pulls away early 2nd, beats Northern Iowa 76-67
MiKyle McIntosh scored 18 points, Paris Lee had 16 and Illinois State pulled away early in the second half for a 76-67 victory over Northern Iowa on Saturday.
MiKyle McIntosh scored 18 points, Paris Lee had 16 and Illinois State pulled away early in the second half for a 76-67 victory over Northern Iowa on Saturday.