Illinois State knocks off UIC 69-64

Darius Burford’s 20 points helped Illinois State defeat UIC 69-64 on Thursday night in a Missouri Valley Conference opener.

Lawsuit filed against Evanston, citing 'backroom deal' over rezoning Northwestern's Ryan Field

A lawsuit was filed Thursday against Evanston, claiming the city harmed residents by cutting a "backroom deal" to rezone Northwestern's Ryan Field to allow it to become an open-air entertainment venue.

Loyola Chicago defeats Chicago State 62-53

Jalen Quinn scored 15 points as Loyola Chicago beat Chicago State 62-53 on Tuesday night.

Buie sparks Northwestern to 89-67 victory over Northern Illinois

Boo Buie scored 16 of his 23 points in the second half to help Northwestern pull away for an 89-67 victory over Northern Illinois on Monday night.

Brown-Jones leads UNC Greensboro over UIC 58-57

Mikeal Brown-Jones scored 15 points to lead the UNC Greensboro Spartans and Donovan Atwell secured the victory with a free throw with three seconds left as the Spartans edged the UIC Flames 58-57 on Sunday night in the championship game of the Nassau bracket at Baha Mar Hoops.

Northwestern beats Illinois 45-43, ends Illini's bowl hopes

Ben Bryant completed 24 of 32 passes for 234 yards and two touchdowns and also ran for a score, and Cam Johnson caught seven passes for 124 yards and a touchdown to lead Northwestern to a 45-43 victory over Illinois on Saturday, ending the Illini's hopes for a bowl berth.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.