Butler's Final Four center Andrew Smith dies at 25
INDIANAPOLIS (FOX 32 News/ FOX News) - Andrew Smith, a 25-year-old who played on two Final Four teams for the Butler University basketball team, died Tuesday after a two-year battle with cancer.
INDIANAPOLIS (FOX 32 News/ FOX News) - Andrew Smith, a 25-year-old who played on two Final Four teams for the Butler University basketball team, died Tuesday after a two-year battle with cancer.
No. 20 Purdue can't stop Hill, Nunn, fall to Illini, 84-70
Purdue's top-ranked defense couldn't find a way to stop a struggling Illinois team and juniors Malcolm Hill and Kendrick Nunn on Sunday.
Purdue's top-ranked defense couldn't find a way to stop a struggling Illinois team and juniors Malcolm Hill and Kendrick Nunn on Sunday.
Kahlil Felder, Oakland beat Illinois-Chicago 86-61
ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) — Kahlil Felder scored 18 of his 26 points in the first half and Oakland beat Illinois-Chicago 86-61 on Sunday. Felder was 11 of 17 from the field as Oakland made 48 percent and hit 32 of 41 from the stripe compared to 14 of 22 for UIC. Jalen Hayes and Brad Brechting added 10 points apiece for Oakland (10-7, 2-2 Horizon), which snapped a two-game losing streak at the...
ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) — Kahlil Felder scored 18 of his 26 points in the first half and Oakland beat Illinois-Chicago 86-61 on Sunday. Felder was 11 of 17 from the field as Oakland made 48 percent and hit 32 of 41 from the stripe compared to 14 of 22 for UIC. Jalen Hayes and Brad Brechting added 10 points apiece for Oakland (10-7, 2-2 Horizon), which snapped a two-game losing streak at the...
Baker leads Northern Illinois over Eastern Michigan 80-63
Travon Baker tied a career high with 25 points for the second time in as many games, Marin Maric had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and Northern Illinois rallied past Eastern Michigan 80-63 on Saturday night.
Travon Baker tied a career high with 25 points for the second time in as many games, Marin Maric had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and Northern Illinois rallied past Eastern Michigan 80-63 on Saturday night.
Miller hits winner as Missouri St. foils Loyola (Chi) 56-54
Daquon Miller shut the door on Loyola of Chicago, hitting a runner with 3.4 seconds left and Missouri State beat the Ramblers 56-54 on Saturday.
Daquon Miller shut the door on Loyola of Chicago, hitting a runner with 3.4 seconds left and Missouri State beat the Ramblers 56-54 on Saturday.
Indiana St. defeats Illinois St. 77-65 after 2nd half rally
Brenton Scott scored a career-high 25 points to help Indiana State push past Illinois State 77-65 in a Missouri Valley Conference showdown Saturday afternoon.
Brenton Scott scored a career-high 25 points to help Indiana State push past Illinois State 77-65 in a Missouri Valley Conference showdown Saturday afternoon.
Smith-Rivera, Peak lead Georgetown past DePaul 74-63
D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera and L.J. Peak scored 17 points apiece and Georgetown hit 11 3-pointers to beat DePaul for the second time in 10 days, 74-63 on Saturday.
D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera and L.J. Peak scored 17 points apiece and Georgetown hit 11 3-pointers to beat DePaul for the second time in 10 days, 74-63 on Saturday.
Falzon leads Northwestern over Minnesota 77-52
Aaron Falzon tied his career-high with 20 points and Tre Demps added 13 as Northwestern defeated Minnesota 77-52 on Saturday.
Aaron Falzon tied his career-high with 20 points and Tre Demps added 13 as Northwestern defeated Minnesota 77-52 on Saturday.
Balanced Detroit starts fast to beat Illinois-Chicago 87-69
Paris Bass led five players in double figures with 16 points and Detroit got off to a fast start to defeat Illinois-Chicago 87-69 on Friday night.
Paris Bass led five players in double figures with 16 points and Detroit got off to a fast start to defeat Illinois-Chicago 87-69 on Friday night.
No. 18 Butler holds off DePaul for 77-72 win
Kellen Dunham warmed up with two free throws, and then made two straight 3-pointers — all in the first 3 minutes.
Kellen Dunham warmed up with two free throws, and then made two straight 3-pointers — all in the first 3 minutes.
Valparaiso rolls to 75-47 win over Illinois-Chicago
Keith Carter scored 15 points with four assists, three rebounds and three steals as Valparaiso rolled to 75-47 win over the University of Illinois-Chicago on Saturday.
Keith Carter scored 15 points with four assists, three rebounds and three steals as Valparaiso rolled to 75-47 win over the University of Illinois-Chicago on Saturday.
Brown leads Indiana State over Loyola of Chicago 73-58
Devonte Brown scored 20 points, Khristian Smith had 10 points and 11 rebounds, and Indiana State pulled away in the second half en route to a 73-58 win over Loyola of Chicago on Saturday.
Devonte Brown scored 20 points, Khristian Smith had 10 points and 11 rebounds, and Indiana State pulled away in the second half en route to a 73-58 win over Loyola of Chicago on Saturday.
Northern Illinois overpowers Judson 91-48
Levi Bradley scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds — each a career best — for his first double-double helping Northern Illinois route Judson University of the NAIA 91-48 on Saturday.
Levi Bradley scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds — each a career best — for his first double-double helping Northern Illinois route Judson University of the NAIA 91-48 on Saturday.
Seton Hall beats DePaul 78-74 for seventh straight win
Isaiah Whitehead had 18 points and nine assists and Seton Hall edged DePaul 78-74 on Saturday for the Pirates' seventh consecutive victory.
Isaiah Whitehead had 18 points and nine assists and Seton Hall edged DePaul 78-74 on Saturday for the Pirates' seventh consecutive victory.
AP Exclusive: U of Illinois alumni vent over sports woes
If Barbara Wilson didn't understand the unhappiness of University of Illinois sports fans when she took over as interim chancellor in August, the emails that flowed to her over the next three and a half months provided an education.
If Barbara Wilson didn't understand the unhappiness of University of Illinois sports fans when she took over as interim chancellor in August, the emails that flowed to her over the next three and a half months provided an education.
Tennessee routs No. 12 Northwestern 45-6 in Outback Bowl
Tennessee capped its best season in eight years with a dominating performance in the Outback Bowl.
Tennessee capped its best season in eight years with a dominating performance in the Outback Bowl.
Northwestern, Vols take 5-game win streaks into Outback Bowl
No. 12 Northwestern and Tennessee are resilient teams that resist the temptation to look back on their seasons and wonder what might have been.
No. 12 Northwestern and Tennessee are resilient teams that resist the temptation to look back on their seasons and wonder what might have been.
Freshman Pardon scores 28, leads Wildcats over Huskers 81-72
Freshman Dererk Pardon had 28 points and 12 rebounds in his second college game, and Northwestern came back from a 12-point second-half deficit to defeat Nebraska 81-72 Wednesday.
Freshman Dererk Pardon had 28 points and 12 rebounds in his second college game, and Northwestern came back from a 12-point second-half deficit to defeat Nebraska 81-72 Wednesday.
LeVert, Donnal lead Michigan to 78-68 win over Illinois
When Michigan coach John Beilein looked down his bench and nodded at Mark Donnal early in Wednesday's 78-68 win over Illinois, he wasn't sure exactly what he would get.
When Michigan coach John Beilein looked down his bench and nodded at Mark Donnal early in Wednesday's 78-68 win over Illinois, he wasn't sure exactly what he would get.
Illinois survives drought in 68-63 victory over Missouri
There was no panic when the shots refused to fall for 9-1/2 minutes and the 20-point lead dwindled to just five.
There was no panic when the shots refused to fall for 9-1/2 minutes and the 20-point lead dwindled to just five.