South Dakota State are outright MVFC champs with win over Illinois State
Mark Gronowski threw for 283 yards with a touchdown and he added a rushing score, and South Dakota Sate beat Illinois State 31-7 to run the table in the Missouri Valley Football Conference for the first time in program history.
Mark Gronowski threw for 283 yards with a touchdown and he added a rushing score, and South Dakota Sate beat Illinois State 31-7 to run the table in the Missouri Valley Football Conference for the first time in program history.
O'Connell, Durham lead Purdue past No. 21 Illinois 31-24
Purdue scored on three-straight drives to take a 28-21 lead on Payne Durham's 13-yard touchdown reception with 13:13 left, finishing a drive that was aided by three Illinois penalties.
Purdue scored on three-straight drives to take a 28-21 lead on Payne Durham's 13-yard touchdown reception with 13:13 left, finishing a drive that was aided by three Illinois penalties.
Mohamed Ibrahim, Minnesota stifle Northwestern in 31-3 drubbing
Northwestern played four quarterbacks, a function of injury and attempt to generate offense.
Northwestern played four quarterbacks, a function of injury and attempt to generate offense.
Northwestern rolls past N. Illinois for a 63-46 win
Robbie Beran scored eight of his 15 points in the first six minutes and Ty Berry posted a double-double and Northwestern beat Northern Illinois 63-46 Friday night.
Robbie Beran scored eight of his 15 points in the first six minutes and Ty Berry posted a double-double and Northwestern beat Northern Illinois 63-46 Friday night.
St. Thomas (MN) never threatened in downing Chicago St.
Riley Miller scored 15 points and Ahjany Lee scored 14 points off the bench and St. Thomas (MN) beat Chicago State 83-61 in the Tommies' home opener on Friday night.
Riley Miller scored 15 points and Ahjany Lee scored 14 points off the bench and St. Thomas (MN) beat Chicago State 83-61 in the Tommies' home opener on Friday night.
Dainja dominates as No. 23 Illinois tops Kansas City, 86-48
Dain Dainja scored 20 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to lead No. 23 Illinois to an 86-48 win over Kansas City on Friday night.
Dain Dainja scored 20 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to lead No. 23 Illinois to an 86-48 win over Kansas City on Friday night.
Alston scores 18 points, leads Loyola Chicago past UIC 70-63
Philip Alston had 18 points in Loyola Chicago’s 70-63 win against UIC on Friday night.
Philip Alston had 18 points in Loyola Chicago’s 70-63 win against UIC on Friday night.
Gibson paces DePaul past W. Illinois with 24 points
Umoja Gibson scored 24 points on 8-for-10 shooting and Da'Sean Nelson went 6 for 7 off the bench for 15 points and DePaul beat Western Illinois 86-74 on Friday night.
Umoja Gibson scored 24 points on 8-for-10 shooting and Da'Sean Nelson went 6 for 7 off the bench for 15 points and DePaul beat Western Illinois 86-74 on Friday night.
Southern Illinois earns 61-60 upset win over Oklahoma State
Marcus Domask drilled a 3-pointer from the left corner with 21.6 seconds left and Troy D'Amico came up with the a key steal and clutch rebound to allow Southern Illinois to post a 61-60 upset win over Oklahoma State on Thursday night.
Marcus Domask drilled a 3-pointer from the left corner with 21.6 seconds left and Troy D'Amico came up with the a key steal and clutch rebound to allow Southern Illinois to post a 61-60 upset win over Oklahoma State on Thursday night.
Illinois State holds on late, beats Eastern Illinois, 54-49
Luke Kasubke and Malachi Poindexter each hit two clutch free throws in the final 15 seconds to earn Illinois State a 54-49 win over Eastern Illinois on Thursday.
Luke Kasubke and Malachi Poindexter each hit two clutch free throws in the final 15 seconds to earn Illinois State a 54-49 win over Eastern Illinois on Thursday.
No. 21 Illinois hosts Purdue with division title on the line
Control of the Big Ten West is on the line with the Boilermakers trailing the Illini by one game with three games to go for each team.
Control of the Big Ten West is on the line with the Boilermakers trailing the Illini by one game with three games to go for each team.
Credle, Lynch help N. Illinois rally, beat W. Michigan 24-21
Jaiden Credle ran 36 times for 136 yards and touchdown, Justin Lynch scored on a 9-yard run in the closing seconds and Northern Illinois beat Western Michigan 24-21 Wednesday night.
Jaiden Credle ran 36 times for 136 yards and touchdown, Justin Lynch scored on a 9-yard run in the closing seconds and Northern Illinois beat Western Michigan 24-21 Wednesday night.
Improved Illinois, OC Barry Lunney Jr. agree to 1-year extension
Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. has agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2025 season, the school announced Wednesday.
Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. has agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2025 season, the school announced Wednesday.
Edwards helps Loyola Chicago beat Fairleigh Dickson in OT
Sheldon Edwards’ 19 points, including a buzzer-beating jumper to force overtime, helped Loyola Chicago defeat Fairleigh Dickinson 88-82 to open the season on Monday.
Sheldon Edwards’ 19 points, including a buzzer-beating jumper to force overtime, helped Loyola Chicago defeat Fairleigh Dickinson 88-82 to open the season on Monday.
Beran, Buie lead Northwestern's rout of Chicago State 85-54
Robbie Beran scored a career-high 20 points, Boo Buie added 16 points and Northwestern opened the season with an 85-54 rout of Chicago State on Monday night.
Robbie Beran scored a career-high 20 points, Boo Buie added 16 points and Northwestern opened the season with an 85-54 rout of Chicago State on Monday night.
Rosner scores 25, Western Illinois nips Illinois State 71-68
Alec Rosner’s 25 points helped Western Illinois defeat Illinois State 71-68 in a season opener on Monday.
Alec Rosner’s 25 points helped Western Illinois defeat Illinois State 71-68 in a season opener on Monday.
DePaul wins 72-66 over Loyola (Md.)
Javan Johnson had 24 points and 10 rebounds in DePaul’s 72-66 win against Loyola (Md.) on Monday night.
Javan Johnson had 24 points and 10 rebounds in DePaul’s 72-66 win against Loyola (Md.) on Monday night.
Shannon scores 24 as Illinois beats Eastern Illinois 87-57
Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 24 points and Coleman Hawkins had a career-high 23 points and 12 rebounds as No. 23 Illinois cruised to an 87-57 win over Eastern Illinois on Monday night.
Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 24 points and Coleman Hawkins had a career-high 23 points and 12 rebounds as No. 23 Illinois cruised to an 87-57 win over Eastern Illinois on Monday night.
No. 9 Notre Dame downs Northern Illinois 88-48
Olivia Miles had 17 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and six steals to help No. 9 Notre Dame rout Northern Illinois 88-48 on Monday night.
Olivia Miles had 17 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and six steals to help No. 9 Notre Dame rout Northern Illinois 88-48 on Monday night.
Michigan State halts skid by upending No. 14 Illinois 23-15
Payton Thorne didn't mince words about the negative cloud that hovered above Michigan State's football program this week.
Payton Thorne didn't mince words about the negative cloud that hovered above Michigan State's football program this week.