No. 17 Michigan women deny Northwestern with closing run

No. 17 Michigan women deny Northwestern with closing run

An 8-0 run gave Michigan a 61-53 lead in the fourth quarter before Northwestern's Melannie Daley hit a jumper and Jillian Brown scored the next four points to get the Wildcats back within 61-59.

An 8-0 run gave Michigan a 61-53 lead in the fourth quarter before Northwestern's Melannie Daley hit a jumper and Jillian Brown scored the next four points to get the Wildcats back within 61-59.

Clay, Moore lead Missouri State past UIC 66-51

Clay, Moore lead Missouri State past UIC 66-51

Donovan Clay and Chance Moore scored 17 points each as Missouri State beat UIC 66-51 on Wednesday night.

Donovan Clay and Chance Moore scored 17 points each as Missouri State beat UIC 66-51 on Wednesday night.

Johnson and DePaul earn 103-98 OT win over Samford

Johnson and DePaul earn 103-98 OT win over Samford

Javan Johnson scored 28 points, including seven in the overtime, as DePaul defeated Samford 103-98 on Wednesday.

Javan Johnson scored 28 points, including seven in the overtime, as DePaul defeated Samford 103-98 on Wednesday.

College Football Playoff expands to 12 teams in 2024 season

College Football Playoff expands to 12 teams in 2024 season

The announcement comes a day after the Rose Bowl agreed to amend its contract for the 2024 and 2025 seasons, which was the last hurdle CFP officials needed cleared to triple the size of what is now a four-team format.

The announcement comes a day after the Rose Bowl agreed to amend its contract for the 2024 and 2025 seasons, which was the last hurdle CFP officials needed cleared to triple the size of what is now a four-team format.

Hawkins has triple-double, No. 16 Illinois thumps Syracuse

Hawkins has triple-double, No. 16 Illinois thumps Syracuse

Coleman Hawkins had 15 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, and No. 16 Illinois thumped Syracuse 73-44 in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge on Tuesday night.

Coleman Hawkins had 15 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, and No. 16 Illinois thumped Syracuse 73-44 in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge on Tuesday night.

Northwestern fires defensive coordinator, two assistants in shake-up

Northwestern fires defensive coordinator, two assistants in shake-up

Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald is shaking up his staff after the Wildcats’ worst season in 33 years, announcing Tuesday that defensive coordinator Jim O’Neil and two other assistant coaches will not return.

Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald is shaking up his staff after the Wildcats’ worst season in 33 years, announcing Tuesday that defensive coordinator Jim O’Neil and two other assistant coaches will not return.

Hinson, Pittsburgh rain 3s on Northwestern, wins 87-58

Hinson, Pittsburgh rain 3s on Northwestern, wins 87-58

Blake Hinson shot 4 for 5 from 3-point range and scored 22 points as Pittsburgh posted its highest-scoring game in the last two seasons as the Panthers cruised past Northwestern, 87-58 in an ACC/Big Ten Challenge contest on Monday night.

Blake Hinson shot 4 for 5 from 3-point range and scored 22 points as Pittsburgh posted its highest-scoring game in the last two seasons as the Panthers cruised past Northwestern, 87-58 in an ACC/Big Ten Challenge contest on Monday night.

Marquette earns 82-68 victory against Chicago State

Marquette earns 82-68 victory against Chicago State

Olivier-Maxence Prosper’s 18 points helped Marquette defeat Chicago State 82-68 on Saturday night.

Olivier-Maxence Prosper’s 18 points helped Marquette defeat Chicago State 82-68 on Saturday night.

Anderson scores 25, UIC defeats Green Bay 78-64

Anderson scores 25, UIC defeats Green Bay 78-64

Trevante Anderson’s 25 points helped UIC defeat Green Bay 78-64 on Saturday night.

Trevante Anderson’s 25 points helped UIC defeat Green Bay 78-64 on Saturday night.

Illinois rips Northwestern, falls short in Big Ten West bid

Illinois rips Northwestern, falls short in Big Ten West bid

Illinois entered with a chance to win the Big Ten West and advance to the conference championship for the first time. However, Purdue defeated Indiana 30-16 to win the division title and will play Michigan at Indianapolis next Saturday.

Illinois entered with a chance to win the Big Ten West and advance to the conference championship for the first time. However, Purdue defeated Indiana 30-16 to win the division title and will play Michigan at Indianapolis next Saturday.

Clark, Melendez lead Illinois in 92-59 rout of Lindenwood

Clark, Melendez lead Illinois in 92-59 rout of Lindenwood

Skyy Clark scored a career-high 19 points, RJ Melendez had a career-high 17 and No. 16 Illinois cruised past Lindenwood 92-59 on Friday night.

Skyy Clark scored a career-high 19 points, RJ Melendez had a career-high 17 and No. 16 Illinois cruised past Lindenwood 92-59 on Friday night.

Radford scores 31, Texas A&M beats DePaul 82-66

Radford scores 31, Texas A&M beats DePaul 82-66

Tyrece Radford scored 31 points, Wade Taylor IV added 21 points and Texas A&M beat DePaul 82-66 on Friday.

Tyrece Radford scored 31 points, Wade Taylor IV added 21 points and Texas A&M beat DePaul 82-66 on Friday.

3 double-doubles carry DePaul women past No. 14 Terps 76-67

3 double-doubles carry DePaul women past No. 14 Terps 76-67

Aneesah Morrow scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Keke Rimmer and Jorie Allen also had double-doubles and DePaul dominated down the stretch to knock off No. 14 Maryland 76-67 at the Fort Myers Tip-Off on Friday.

Aneesah Morrow scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Keke Rimmer and Jorie Allen also had double-doubles and DePaul dominated down the stretch to knock off No. 14 Maryland 76-67 at the Fort Myers Tip-Off on Friday.