Lombardi sparks Northern Illinois to 37-27 win over Kent State
Rocky Lombardi scored from a yard out with just under five minutes left in the game and Jacob Finley recovered a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown as time expired to give Northern Illinois a 37-27 win over Kent State in the season finale Saturday afternoon.
Rocky Lombardi scored from a yard out with just under five minutes left in the game and Jacob Finley recovered a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown as time expired to give Northern Illinois a 37-27 win over Kent State in the season finale Saturday afternoon.
Shannon scores 19 to lead Illinois past Western Illinois, 84-52
Terrence Shannon, Jr. scored 19 points as Illinois ended its six-game home stand to open the season by routing Western Michigan, 84-52 on Friday night.
Terrence Shannon, Jr. scored 19 points as Illinois ended its six-game home stand to open the season by routing Western Michigan, 84-52 on Friday night.
Norris scores 20, Loyola Chicago closes on 14-2 run to beat Boston College 71-68
Braden Norris scored 20 points, including five in a closing 14-2 run, and Loyola Chicago rallied to defeat Boston College 71-68 in the consolation game of the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame Classic on Thursday.
Braden Norris scored 20 points, including five in a closing 14-2 run, and Loyola Chicago rallied to defeat Boston College 71-68 in the consolation game of the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame Classic on Thursday.
Scheierman provides early spark as No. 8 Creighton rolls past Loyola Chicago, 88-65
Baylor Scheierman knocked down a 3-pointer to open Creighton's game against Loyola Chicago on Wednesday, turned to the crowd inside T-Mobile Center and promptly blew it a kiss.
Baylor Scheierman knocked down a 3-pointer to open Creighton's game against Loyola Chicago on Wednesday, turned to the crowd inside T-Mobile Center and promptly blew it a kiss.
Wright State wins 74-49 over Illinois State in the Gulf Coast Showcase
Trey Calvin scored 26 points as Wright State beat Illinois State 74-49 on Wednesday night in the Gulf Coast Showcase.
Trey Calvin scored 26 points as Wright State beat Illinois State 74-49 on Wednesday night in the Gulf Coast Showcase.
Northern Colorado earns 78-77 OT victory over Chicago State at Cancun Challenge
Dejour Reaves had 24 points in Northern Colorado’s 78-77 overtime victory against Chicago State on Tuesday night.
Dejour Reaves had 24 points in Northern Colorado’s 78-77 overtime victory against Chicago State on Tuesday night.
No. 17 Notre Dame women rout winless Chicago State 113-35 behind freshman Hannah Hidalgo’s 23 points
Freshman Hannah Hidalgo scored 23 points to lead five in double-figure scoring as No. 17 Notre Dame routed winless Chicago State 113-35 on Tuesday night.
Freshman Hannah Hidalgo scored 23 points to lead five in double-figure scoring as No. 17 Notre Dame routed winless Chicago State 113-35 on Tuesday night.
Thiam scores 22 as High Point takes down Illinois State 74-72
Abdoulaye scored 22 points as High Point beat Illinois State 74-72 on Tuesday night.
Abdoulaye scored 22 points as High Point beat Illinois State 74-72 on Tuesday night.
Northwestern's Ryan Field rebuild approved by Evanston leaders
The Evanston City Council voted in favor of Northwestern University's proposal to rebuild and rezone Ryan Field to host concerts and other community events there.
The Evanston City Council voted in favor of Northwestern University's proposal to rebuild and rezone Ryan Field to host concerts and other community events there.
Illinois State wins 61-52 over Long Beach State
Dalton Banks had 15 points in Illinois State’s 61-52 victory over Long Beach State on Monday in an opening-round game of the Gulf Coast Showcase.
Dalton Banks had 15 points in Illinois State’s 61-52 victory over Long Beach State on Monday in an opening-round game of the Gulf Coast Showcase.
Terrence Shannon Jr. scores 24 points as No. 23 Illinois routs Southern 88-60
Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 17 of his 24 points in the first half, Dain Dainja added 12 points and Quincy Guerrier had 10 to lead No. 23 Illinois to an 88-60 rout of Southern on Sunday night.
Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 17 of his 24 points in the first half, Dain Dainja added 12 points and Quincy Guerrier had 10 to lead No. 23 Illinois to an 88-60 rout of Southern on Sunday night.
Brownell’s 14 help UIC defeat Division-III Aurora 99-48
Jaden Brownell’s 14 points helped UIC defeat Division-III Aurora 99-48 on Sunday night.
Jaden Brownell’s 14 points helped UIC defeat Division-III Aurora 99-48 on Sunday night.
Hubbard leads Mississippi State past Northwestern, 66-57, wins Hall of Fame Tip-Off
Freshman Josh Hubbard put up a career-high 29 points to help Mississippi State pull away from Northwestern, 66-57 to win the championship game of the Basketball Hall of Fame Sunday at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Freshman Josh Hubbard put up a career-high 29 points to help Mississippi State pull away from Northwestern, 66-57 to win the championship game of the Basketball Hall of Fame Sunday at Mohegan Sun Arena.
North Dakota edges Illinois State 22-21 on Gaven Ziebarth's TD in closing seconds
Gaven Ziebarth rushed for two touchdowns, including a go-ahead 1-yarder with 25 seconds remaining, and North Dakota beat Illinois State 22-21 on Saturday in a battle of teams seeking a seventh win for a possible spot in the FCS playoffs.
Gaven Ziebarth rushed for two touchdowns, including a go-ahead 1-yarder with 25 seconds remaining, and North Dakota beat Illinois State 22-21 on Saturday in a battle of teams seeking a seventh win for a possible spot in the FCS playoffs.
Iowa rallies in fourth quarter to defeat Illinois, 15-13, and clinch Big Ten West title
Kaleb Johnson's 30-yard touchdown run with 4:43 to play gave Iowa a 15-13 win over Illinois on Saturday, clinching the Big Ten West Division title for the Hawkeyes.
Kaleb Johnson's 30-yard touchdown run with 4:43 to play gave Iowa a 15-13 win over Illinois on Saturday, clinching the Big Ten West Division title for the Hawkeyes.
Amos scores 21, Northern Illinois downs Little Rock 98-93
Xavier Amos had 21 points in Northern Illinois' 98-93 win over Little Rock on Saturday.
Xavier Amos had 21 points in Northern Illinois' 98-93 win over Little Rock on Saturday.
Adelekun's 22 lead Loyola Chicago over New Orleans 73-70
Dame Adelekun's 22 points helped Loyola Chicago defeat New Orleans 73-70 on Saturday night.
Dame Adelekun's 22 points helped Loyola Chicago defeat New Orleans 73-70 on Saturday night.
No. 23 Illinois needs second-half comeback to turn away Valparaiso, 87-64
Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 22 points and Dain Dainja had 16 as No. 23 Illinois came from behind with a 49-point second half to beat Valparaiso 87-64 on Friday night.
Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 22 points and Dain Dainja had 16 as No. 23 Illinois came from behind with a 49-point second half to beat Valparaiso 87-64 on Friday night.