Illinois St. dominates 2nd half, beats Houston Baptist 72-56
DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell was 8 of 11 from the floor and scored 20 points as Illinois State dominated the second half to claim a 72-56 victory over Houston Baptist in the second round of the Cancun Classic on Saturday night.
DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell was 8 of 11 from the floor and scored 20 points as Illinois State dominated the second half to claim a 72-56 victory over Houston Baptist in the second round of the Cancun Classic on Saturday night.
Florida State defeats DePaul 83-67 in Paradise Jam
It took Florida State about four minutes to get right back on track at the Paradise Jam.
It took Florida State about four minutes to get right back on track at the Paradise Jam.
Doyle hits 6 3-pointers, Loyola of Chicago tops Toledo 69-62
Milton Doyle scored 26 points, and Loyola of Chicago rallied back from a 15-point halftime deficit on Saturday to beat Toledo 69-62.
Milton Doyle scored 26 points, and Loyola of Chicago rallied back from a 15-point halftime deficit on Saturday to beat Toledo 69-62.
No. 20 Northwestern holds off No. 21 Wisconsin 13-7
Justin Jackson ran for 139 yards and a touchdown, and No. 20 Northwestern used a goal-line stand to hold off 21st-ranked Wisconsin for a 13-7 win on Saturday.
Justin Jackson ran for 139 yards and a touchdown, and No. 20 Northwestern used a goal-line stand to hold off 21st-ranked Wisconsin for a 13-7 win on Saturday.
Northern Illinois has no trouble with Eureka in 100-52 win
Marshawn Wilson scored 17 points on 6 of 8 shooting to help lead Northern Illinois to a 100-52 victory over Division III Eureka College on Saturday.
Marshawn Wilson scored 17 points on 6 of 8 shooting to help lead Northern Illinois to a 100-52 victory over Division III Eureka College on Saturday.
Coprich, Illinois state runs over South Dakota 46-0
Marshaun Coprich rushed for 251 yards rushing and scored four touchdowns in a snowstorm as Illinois State blanked South Dakota 46-0 to claim a share of its second straight Missouri Valley Football Conference championship Saturday.
Marshaun Coprich rushed for 251 yards rushing and scored four touchdowns in a snowstorm as Illinois State blanked South Dakota 46-0 to claim a share of its second straight Missouri Valley Football Conference championship Saturday.
Chicago State pulls away from Trinity International, 81-69
Kieran Woods scored 19 points and added six boards and six steals to help lead Chicago State to an 81-69 win over NAIA Trinity International University on Saturday.
Kieran Woods scored 19 points and added six boards and six steals to help lead Chicago State to an 81-69 win over NAIA Trinity International University on Saturday.
Illini fall short against Minnesota 32-23
A promising recovery from a controversial start has sputtered down the stretch for Illinois.
A promising recovery from a controversial start has sputtered down the stretch for Illinois.
South Carolina pulls away late, tops DePaul 76-61
Mindaugas Kacinas scored a career-high 23 points and South Carolina survived a shaky stretch after halftime on the way to topping DePaul 76-61 in the Paradise Jam on Friday.
Mindaugas Kacinas scored a career-high 23 points and South Carolina survived a shaky stretch after halftime on the way to topping DePaul 76-61 in the Paradise Jam on Friday.
McIntosh, Northwestern survive OT, 83-80 over Columbia
Bryant McIntosh scored a career-high 32 points, and Northwestern rallied to beat Columbia 83-80 in overtime on Friday night.
Bryant McIntosh scored a career-high 32 points, and Northwestern rallied to beat Columbia 83-80 in overtime on Friday night.
Loyola of Chicago runs away from D-III Eureka 84-51
Milton Doyle scored 18 points and Devon Turk 16 as Loyola of Chicago shook off a slow start to defeat Eureka 84-51 on Saturday night.
Milton Doyle scored 18 points and Devon Turk 16 as Loyola of Chicago shook off a slow start to defeat Eureka 84-51 on Saturday night.
Iroegbu sparks rally; Northern Illinois beats South Dakota
Chuks Iroegbu had 16 points and eight offensive rebounds, and Northern Illinois beat South Dakota 72-65 on Saturday.
Chuks Iroegbu had 16 points and eight offensive rebounds, and Northern Illinois beat South Dakota 72-65 on Saturday.
Coprich, Illinois State beat Southern Illinois 42-21
Marshaun Coprich had 29 carries for 254 yards and three touchdowns, and Illinois State beat Southern Illinois 42-21 on Saturday.
Marshaun Coprich had 29 carries for 254 yards and three touchdowns, and Illinois State beat Southern Illinois 42-21 on Saturday.
Late touchdown lifts No. 24 Northwestern over Purdue 21-14
Northwestern keeps cutting it close, but the 24th-ranked Wildcats are still picking up victories.
Northwestern keeps cutting it close, but the 24th-ranked Wildcats are still picking up victories.
Jackson scores career-high 27 for No. 19 Notre Dame
Demetrius Jackson deflected credit to his teammates for his big night.
Demetrius Jackson deflected credit to his teammates for his big night.
Hemsley scores 20 in SDSU's 71-60 win over Redbirds
San Diego State raised another conference championship banner and then got a good look at freshman point guard Jeremy Hemsley's game.
San Diego State raised another conference championship banner and then got a good look at freshman point guard Jeremy Hemsley's game.
Loyola of Chicago pulls away from UTSA in 76-64 win
Milton Doyle scored 20 points, Montel James added 14 more and Loyola of Chicago cruised to a 76-64 win over Texas-San Antonio in the season opener for both teams Friday night.
Milton Doyle scored 20 points, Montel James added 14 more and Loyola of Chicago cruised to a 76-64 win over Texas-San Antonio in the season opener for both teams Friday night.
Northern Illinois beats Cal State Northridge 83-71
Marshawn Wilson scored 16 points off the bench to lead Northern Illinois to an 83-71 win over Cal State Northridge in a season opener Friday night.
Marshawn Wilson scored 16 points off the bench to lead Northern Illinois to an 83-71 win over Cal State Northridge in a season opener Friday night.
San Francisco holds off Illinois-Chicago 78-75
Tim Derksen's rebound secured a key defensive stop Friday night, and Devin Watson made three free throws in the last 16 seconds of San Francisco's 78-75 win over Illinois-Chicago.
Tim Derksen's rebound secured a key defensive stop Friday night, and Devin Watson made three free throws in the last 16 seconds of San Francisco's 78-75 win over Illinois-Chicago.
Chicago State routs Illinois Tech 137-59 in season opener
Trayvon Palmer had 17 points and 13 rebounds to lead Chicago State in a 137-59 rout over Division III member Illinois Tech in the season opener for both teams on Friday night.
Trayvon Palmer had 17 points and 13 rebounds to lead Chicago State in a 137-59 rout over Division III member Illinois Tech in the season opener for both teams on Friday night.