Olah leads balanced Northwestern over UMass-Lowell 79-57
Alex Olah scored 21 points with 12 rebounds, and Aaron Falzon scored 20 points off the bench as Northwestern beat UMass-Lowell 79-57 on Friday.
Alex Olah scored 21 points with 12 rebounds, and Aaron Falzon scored 20 points off the bench as Northwestern beat UMass-Lowell 79-57 on Friday.
North Florida never trails in 93-81 win over Illinois
North Florida hasn't lost any momentum after its first NCAA Tournament appearance last March.
North Florida hasn't lost any momentum after its first NCAA Tournament appearance last March.
Illinois adds point guard, forward on signing day
Illinois has signed point guard Te'Jon Lucas to join the team next season and has added forward Kipper Nichols who previously committed to Tulane, coach John Groce said Wednesday.
Illinois has signed point guard Te'Jon Lucas to join the team next season and has added forward Kipper Nichols who previously committed to Tulane, coach John Groce said Wednesday.
Northwestern F Vic Law to miss season with shoulder injury
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern forward Vic Law is facing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will miss the season. The injury occurred over the summer and got progressively worse. Coach Chris Collins says the recovery will take four to six months and that Law "remains a foundational piece of our program for the future."
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern forward Vic Law is facing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will miss the season. The injury occurred over the summer and got progressively worse. Coach Chris Collins says the recovery will take four to six months and that Law "remains a foundational piece of our program for the future."
2 Northwestern seniors get 6th year of NCAA eligibility
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern says the NCAA has granted a sixth year of eligibility to two offensive linemen. The 24th-ranked Wildcats said Tuesday that seniors Shane Mertz and C.J. Robbins will be eligible to play during the 2016-2017 academic year. Mertz has had six starts this season and played in 22 games for the Wildcats. Robbins has had eight starts and played in 30 games.
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern says the NCAA has granted a sixth year of eligibility to two offensive linemen. The 24th-ranked Wildcats said Tuesday that seniors Shane Mertz and C.J. Robbins will be eligible to play during the 2016-2017 academic year. Mertz has had six starts this season and played in 22 games for the Wildcats. Robbins has had eight starts and played in 30 games.
Illinois fires athletic director after athlete allegations
Illinois fired athletic director Mike Thomas on Monday, saying he had done nothing wrong but a change was needed after football and women's basketball players alleged they had been mistreated by their coaches.
Illinois fired athletic director Mike Thomas on Monday, saying he had done nothing wrong but a change was needed after football and women's basketball players alleged they had been mistreated by their coaches.
South Dakota State with 25-20 win over Illinois State
Taryn Christion accounted for three touchdowns to lead the Jackrabbits to a 25-20 upset of second-ranked Illinois State on Saturday.
Taryn Christion accounted for three touchdowns to lead the Jackrabbits to a 25-20 upset of second-ranked Illinois State on Saturday.
Mitchell's kick gives Northwestern 23-21 win over Penn State
Jack Mitchell's 35-yard field goal with nine seconds left gave the Northwestern Wildcats a 23-21 win Saturday over the Penn State Nittany Lions.
Jack Mitchell's 35-yard field goal with nine seconds left gave the Northwestern Wildcats a 23-21 win Saturday over the Penn State Nittany Lions.
Illinois snaps losing skid 48-14 over Purdue
Illinois entered Saturday's game at Purdue ranked last in the Big Ten in rushing, averaging 114.6 yards in all games and only 67.2 yards during its first four conference games.
Illinois entered Saturday's game at Purdue ranked last in the Big Ten in rushing, averaging 114.6 yards in all games and only 67.2 yards during its first four conference games.
Hackenberg leads Penn State over Illinois 39-0
Christian Hackenberg caught four passes all week in preparation to catch just one on Saturday. Maybe.
Christian Hackenberg caught four passes all week in preparation to catch just one on Saturday. Maybe.
Illinois State needs late rally to beat Indiana State 27-24
Marshaun Coprich ran for 165 yards and a touchdown as Illinois State rallied to defeat Indiana State 27-24 Saturday.
Marshaun Coprich ran for 165 yards and a touchdown as Illinois State rallied to defeat Indiana State 27-24 Saturday.
Wadley has 4 TDs, No. 17 Iowa tops No. 20 Northwestern 40-10
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Reserve running back Akrum Wadley ran for 192 yards and tied a school record with four rushing touchdowns to carry No. 17 Iowa over No. 20 Northwestern 40-10 on Saturday. With leading rusher Jordan Canzeri sidelined in the first quarter with an ankle injury, Wadley took over for Iowa (7-0, 3-0 Big Ten). The injury occurred following a short run when Northwestern linebacker Jaylen Prater landed on Canzeri, folding his ankle under a pile of players.
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Reserve running back Akrum Wadley ran for 192 yards and tied a school record with four rushing touchdowns to carry No. 17 Iowa over No. 20 Northwestern 40-10 on Saturday. With leading rusher Jordan Canzeri sidelined in the first quarter with an ankle injury, Wadley took over for Iowa (7-0, 3-0 Big Ten). The injury occurred following a short run when Northwestern linebacker Jaylen Prater landed on Canzeri, folding his ankle under a pile of players.
Illinois State beats Youngstown State 31-29
Marshaun Coprich ran for 131 yards and a touchdown and Illinois State held on to beat Youngstown State 31-29 on Saturday night.
Marshaun Coprich ran for 131 yards and a touchdown and Illinois State held on to beat Youngstown State 31-29 on Saturday night.
No. 13 Northwestern humbled in 38-0 loss to No. 18 Michigan
Northwestern was put on its heels in the opening seconds by Michigan and simply could not recover.
Northwestern was put on its heels in the opening seconds by Michigan and simply could not recover.
Northern Illinois beats Ball State 59-41
Drew Hare threw two touchdowns and ran for another while Joel Bouagnon and Jordan Huff ran for two scores each as Northern Illinois beat Ball State 59-41 on Saturday.
Drew Hare threw two touchdowns and ran for another while Joel Bouagnon and Jordan Huff ran for two scores each as Northern Illinois beat Ball State 59-41 on Saturday.
No. 22 Iowa holds off Illinois 29-20
With their unbeaten season in peril, Iowa put the ball in Jordan Canzeri's hands.
With their unbeaten season in peril, Iowa put the ball in Jordan Canzeri's hands.
Late Allison TD delivers Illinois win over Nebraska, 14-13
The Illini fought back from a 13-0 fourth-quarter deficit, defeating the Cornhuskers 14-13 on a 1-yard touchdown pass to Geronimo Allison with 10 seconds left in the game.
The Illini fought back from a 13-0 fourth-quarter deficit, defeating the Cornhuskers 14-13 on a 1-yard touchdown pass to Geronimo Allison with 10 seconds left in the game.
Central Michigan overtakes Northern Illinois 29-19
Cooper Rush threw two touchdown passes and Brian Eavey kicked three field goals Saturday to help Central Michigan overtake Northern Illinois for a 29-19 win in the Mid-American Conference opener for both teams.
Cooper Rush threw two touchdown passes and Brian Eavey kicked three field goals Saturday to help Central Michigan overtake Northern Illinois for a 29-19 win in the Mid-American Conference opener for both teams.
Illinois State rides Coprich to 21-13 win over Northern Iowa
Marshaun Coprich had 169 yards rushing and scored two touchdowns to lead Illinois State past Northern Iowa 21-13 on Saturday.
Marshaun Coprich had 169 yards rushing and scored two touchdowns to lead Illinois State past Northern Iowa 21-13 on Saturday.
Minnesota struggles in 27-0 loss to No. 16 Northwestern
One drive after another, Minnesota did everything it could to break Northwestern's defense.
One drive after another, Minnesota did everything it could to break Northwestern's defense.