Shannon’s surge rallies Illinois past No. 21 Northwestern
Terrence Shannon Jr. shook off a slow start in his return from a concussion, scoring 24 of his 26 points in the second half as Illinois rallied from an 18-point halftime deficit to beat No. 21 Northwestern 66-62 on Thursday night.
Terrence Shannon Jr. shook off a slow start in his return from a concussion, scoring 24 of his 26 points in the second half as Illinois rallied from an 18-point halftime deficit to beat No. 21 Northwestern 66-62 on Thursday night.
Nebraska women beat No. 25 Illinois 90-57
Jaz Shelley scored 26 points, Isabelle Bourne had a double-double and Nebraska raced to a 90-57 win over No. 25 Illinois on Wednesday night.
Jaz Shelley scored 26 points, Isabelle Bourne had a double-double and Nebraska raced to a 90-57 win over No. 25 Illinois on Wednesday night.
UIC defeats Evansville 82-76
Jace Carter scored 22 points as UIC beat Evansville 82-76 on Wednesday night.
Jace Carter scored 22 points as UIC beat Evansville 82-76 on Wednesday night.
Siegrist scores 28, No. 15 Villanova women beat DePaul 67-64
Maddy Siegrist scored 20 of her 28 points in the first half, Christina Dalce broke Villanova’s single-season record for blocks with 66 and the 15th-ranked Wildcats held off DePaul 67-64 on Tuesday night.
Maddy Siegrist scored 20 of her 28 points in the first half, Christina Dalce broke Villanova’s single-season record for blocks with 66 and the 15th-ranked Wildcats held off DePaul 67-64 on Tuesday night.
Wilson’s 24 lead Ohio over Northern Illinois 77-68
Dwight Wilson recorded a double-double and Ohio beat Northern Illinois 77-68 on Tuesday night for their sixth-straight victory.
Dwight Wilson recorded a double-double and Ohio beat Northern Illinois 77-68 on Tuesday night for their sixth-straight victory.
Illinois deals Minnesota 10th straight defeat 78-69
Matthew Mayer scored 22 points and Illinois handed Minnesota its 10th straight loss with a 78-69 victory on Monday night.
Matthew Mayer scored 22 points and Illinois handed Minnesota its 10th straight loss with a 78-69 victory on Monday night.
Houston back at No. 1 as Northwestern makes AP Top 25 debut
Houston returned to No. 1 in the AP men’s college basketball poll on Monday for the third time this season, while Northwestern and Texas A&M barged into the rankings after each had a pair of impressive wins last week.
Houston returned to No. 1 in the AP men’s college basketball poll on Monday for the third time this season, while Northwestern and Texas A&M barged into the rankings after each had a pair of impressive wins last week.
Jalen Jackson, Jace Carter rally UIC to 74-73 victory over Valparaiso
Jalen Jackson scored 10 points in the first half for UIC, which led 41-36 at intermission. Jace Carter scored 10 points for the Flames in the second half.
Jalen Jackson scored 10 points in the first half for UIC, which led 41-36 at intermission. Jace Carter scored 10 points for the Flames in the second half.
Rienk Mast rallies Bradley to 60-58 victory over Southern Illinois
Marcus Domask finished with 23 points, nine rebounds, four assists and two steals for the Salukis (20-9, 12-6).
Marcus Domask finished with 23 points, nine rebounds, four assists and two steals for the Salukis (20-9, 12-6).
Miami rallies past Northern Illinois 66-65 in OT
Anthony Crump finished with 17 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and four steals for the Huskies (11-16, 7-7). Zarigue Nutter added 16 points and four assists for Northern Illinois. In addition, Darweshi Hunter finished with 14 points and seven rebounds.
Anthony Crump finished with 17 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and four steals for the Huskies (11-16, 7-7). Zarigue Nutter added 16 points and four assists for Northern Illinois. In addition, Darweshi Hunter finished with 14 points and seven rebounds.
Jack Nunge, No. 16 Xavier bounce back from 2 losses, beat DePaul
Umoja Gibson had 17 points and De'Sean Nelson 16 for DePaul (9-18, 3-13), which lost its eighth in a row. Gibson scored 22 points in a win over Xavier last month.
Umoja Gibson had 17 points and De'Sean Nelson 16 for DePaul (9-18, 3-13), which lost its eighth in a row. Gibson scored 22 points in a win over Xavier last month.
At 103, Sister Jean publishes memoir of faith and basketball
At age 103, Sister Jean awakes daily at 5 a.m. She sits up quickly to avoid going to sleep again — “I’ve got too much to do,” she says. After prayers for the day ahead, she reads the Gospel on her tablet.
At age 103, Sister Jean awakes daily at 5 a.m. She sits up quickly to avoid going to sleep again — “I’ve got too much to do,” she says. After prayers for the day ahead, she reads the Gospel on her tablet.
Pickett scores 41, Penn St. beats Illini to end 4-game skid
Jalen Pickett scored a season-high 41 points, the first Penn State player with 40-plus points since 1961, and the Nittany Lions beat Illinois 93-81 on Tuesday night to end a four-game losing streak.
Jalen Pickett scored a season-high 41 points, the first Penn State player with 40-plus points since 1961, and the Nittany Lions beat Illinois 93-81 on Tuesday night to end a four-game losing streak.
Ball State secures 87-77 win against Northern Illinois
Payton Sparks scored 20 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to lead Ball State to an 87-77 victory over Northern Illinois on Tuesday night.
Payton Sparks scored 20 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to lead Ball State to an 87-77 victory over Northern Illinois on Tuesday night.
Norris scores 17, Loyola Chicago holds off UMass 64-62
Braden Norris scored 17 points as Loyola Chicago held off UMass 64-62 on Tuesday night.
Braden Norris scored 17 points as Loyola Chicago held off UMass 64-62 on Tuesday night.
No. 8 Maryland rallies in second half to beat Illinois 82-71
"The concern obviously, playing them, is their pressure," Illinois coach Shauna Green said. "We handled it fine until that third quarter, when we didn't handle it fine, and they made us pay by getting a ton of baskets off of our turnovers."
"The concern obviously, playing them, is their pressure," Illinois coach Shauna Green said. "We handled it fine until that third quarter, when we didn't handle it fine, and they made us pay by getting a ton of baskets off of our turnovers."
Buie, Audige help Northwestern beat No. 1 Purdue 64-58
Northwestern's 18 wins are the most for the school since it went 24-12 during the 2016-17 season, losing to Gonzaga in the second round of the NCAA tourney. It went 32-55 in the previous three years before finding its stride against this season.
Northwestern's 18 wins are the most for the school since it went 24-12 during the 2016-17 season, losing to Gonzaga in the second round of the NCAA tourney. It went 32-55 in the previous three years before finding its stride against this season.
Quinton Green's 25 lead Valparaiso over Illinois State 81-76
Seneca Knight led the way for the Redbirds (10-17, 5-11) with 20 points and four steals. Darius Burford added 17 points, five assists and two steals for Illinois State. In addition, Malachi Poindexter finished with 16 points.
Seneca Knight led the way for the Redbirds (10-17, 5-11) with 20 points and four steals. Darius Burford added 17 points, five assists and two steals for Illinois State. In addition, Malachi Poindexter finished with 16 points.
Tyler Burton puts up 23, Richmond downs Loyola Chicago 74-71
Ben Schwieger led the way for the Ramblers (8-16, 2-10) with 17 points and four assists. Jalen Quinn added 16 points and three steals for Loyola Chicago. Braden Norris finished with 12 points.
Ben Schwieger led the way for the Ramblers (8-16, 2-10) with 17 points and four assists. Jalen Quinn added 16 points and three steals for Loyola Chicago. Braden Norris finished with 12 points.