What to know about the local college basketball teams ahead of the 2024-2025 season
Here's what to know about the local college basketball teams before the 2024-2025 season, including Notre Dame, DePaul, Loyola, Illinois and Northwestern.
No. 12 Notre Dame knocks error-prone No. 24 Navy from unbeaten ranks
The Irish knew they had to be efficient on offense to keep Navy from running its ball-control offense, and they did just that. Leonard and the offense are rounding into form and it now has scored at least 30 points in four straight games.
COLUMN: In celebrating Illini football history, no one deserved a win over Michigan more than Bret Bielema
Of all the celebrations and jubilee that spilled over onto the field as the clock hit zero and went into the night in Champaign, no one deserved the moment more than the Illini head coach.
Richter-to-Newton connection sparks Toledo in low-scoring win over Northern Illinois
Northern Illinois (4-3, 1-2) had a 391-285 advantage in total yards but was 4 for 19 on third down and 2 of 8 on fourth.
QB Leonard runs for 2 TDs as No. 12 Notre Dame leans on strong defense to beat Georgia Tech 31-13
Defense played the lead role, even after giving up Pyron's 60-yard pass to Abdul Janneh to the Notre Dame 16 late in the third quarter.
Don't call it a comeback for the Illini defense: Quick takes from No. 22 Illinois vs. No. 24 Michigan
Here are some quick takes from Saturday's top-25 showdown in Champaign, where a stout Illinois defense shined.
Wildcat offense sputters as Wisconsin beats Northwestern 23-3
The missed opportunities and inability to sustain drives came back to bite the Wildcats.
Former Chicago Sky star and WNBA Champion Allie Quigley named to DePaul Athletics Hall of Fame
Former WNBA champion, Chicago Sky star and Illinois basketball icon Alliq Quigley was given another accolade.
Army and Navy are each 5-0 for the 1st time since 1945. They could play twice this year, too
The Cadets at West Point and Midshipmen in Annapolis have put their teams back on the map with these unbeaten starts thanks to old-school approaches.
'A house of brick': New documentary honors 100 years of Memorial Stadium’s legacy
Illini fans and alumni have plenty to celebrate this week. Not only is the football team 5-1, but this weekend marks the 100th anniversary of its home, Memorial Stadium in Champaign.
Northern Illinois wins second straight after 17-7 win over Bowling Green
Trailing 7-6 entering the fourth quarter, NIU QB Josh Holst ran for a 26-yard touchdown 7 seconds into the quarter.
No. 23 Illinois outlasts Purdue 50-49 in overtime on sack on 2-point conversion
Illinois’ David Alano made a 38-yard field goal as time expired to tie it at 43 after Purdue rallied to take the lead for the first time.
Leonard throws 3 TD passes and runs for another score as No. 11 Notre Dame beats Stanford 49-7
Notre Dame flexed its muscles offensively and defensively and put itself in prime position to finish off the regular season strong and earn a spot in the playoffs.
Northwestern exploits Maryland's turnovers, rolls 37-10 to earn first Big Ten victory
The Wildcats took care of the ball, exploited Maryland’s turnovers and limited the Terps to 59 rushing yards. It was a winning formula Friday.
DePaul long-time coach Doug Bruno on medical leave, Pizzotti serves as interim head coach
The release also said DePaul Associate Head Coach Jill M. Pizzotti was named interim head coach in Bruno's absence.
Column: An upset-filled day in college football in 2024 proves CFB will never lose its magic
This NIL-Superconference era of college football will not change college football's true nature. Entire teams can change. The magic will still be vibrant.