Erin Matson, Tar Heels edge Northwestern for 10th field hockey title

Northwestern (20-5), the defending champion, got its first shot on goal off its first corner, a dramatic goal by Bente Beckers.

No. 3 Michigan beats Illinois 19-17 after Blake Corum hurts knee

The undefeated Wolverines played much of the second half without star running back Blake Corum, who grabbed his left knee after being tackled just before halftime.

Illinois State keeps Western Illinois winless, 20-13

Illinois State quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse ran for an 8-yard touchdown in overtime to help the Redbirds beat winless Western Illinois 20-13.

Purdue stays in title chase with 17-9 win over Northwestern

Northwestern has lost 10 straight, this one coming in the starting debut of second-year quarterback Cole Freeman.

Podziemski leads Santa Clara over DePaul 69-61

Brandin Podziemski had 21 points and 12 rebounds as Santa Clara beat DePaul 69-61 on Friday.

Shannon scores 29, No. 15 Illinois rallies past No. 8 UCLA

Terrence Shannon Jr. made 8 of 9 3-pointers and scored 29 points with 10 rebounds, and No. 19 Illinois rallied from a 15-point deficit to beat No. 8 UCLA 79-70 on Friday night.

Boise State wins 70-48 over Loyola Chicago

Chibuzo Agbo scored 24 points as Boise State beat Loyola Chicago 70-48 on Friday night.

With 28 from Buie, Northwestern holds off Fort Wayne

Boo Buie scored 28 points, making a career-high seven 3-pointers, and Northwestern held off Fort Wayne 60-53 Friday night in an on-campus game of the Cancun Challenge.

Georgia Tech beats NIU 68-50 behind Franklin’s double-double

Javon Franklin had 14 points and 11 rebounds, Deivon Smith added 11 points, nine rebounds, six assists and three blocks and Georgia Tech beat Northern Illinois 68-50 on Thursday night.

No. 3 Michigan hosts Illinois in Big Ten bruiser

No. 3 Michigan hosts Illinois in the Big House on Saturday with plenty at stake for both teams.

Citron, Miles lead No. 9 Irish to easy win over Northwestern

Sonia Citron finished with 24 points and 10 rebounds, Olivia Miles added 21 points before getting ejected and No. 9 Notre Dame pounded Northwestern 92-58 on Wednesday night.

Northwestern uses big 2nd half to beat Georgetown 75-63

Chase Audige scored 13 of his 17 points in the second half, Boo Buie had all 12 of his points after halftime and Northwestern beat Georgetown 75-63 on Tuesday night in the first meeting between the schools.

Northern Illinois earns 99-73 win over Purdue Northwest

Zarigue Nutter had 20 points in Northern Illinois’ 99-73 victory over Purdue Northwest on Monday night.

Carter double-double sends UIC past Jacksonville State 67-60

Jace Carter finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds to help UIC defeat Jacksonville State 67-60 on Monday night.

Chicago State earns 68-58 win against IUPUI

Elijah Weaver’s 15 points helped Chicago State defeat IUPUI 68-58 on Monday night.

Shannon scores 30 as No. 19 Illinois routs Monmouth 103-65

Terrence Shannon Jr. had a career-high 30 points and eight rebounds to lead No. 19 Illinois to a 103-65 win over Monmouth on Monday night.

Johnson, Penn push DePaul past Minnesota 69-53

Javan Johnson scored 20 points, Eral Penn added a double-double and DePaul cruised past Minnesota 69-53 on Monday night.