NCAA

Ohio State puts clamps on Loyola Chicago in 54-41 NCAA win

March 18, 2022 1:47pm CDT

E.J. Liddell scored 16 points, Big Ten Freshman of the Year Malaki Branham added 14 and seventh-seeded Ohio State shut down 10th-seeded Loyola Chicago from start to finish, winning 54-41 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday.

Loyola, Sister Jean eyeing another March run

March 17, 2022 10:01pm CDT

The packaging is still there. On the surface anyway. Don’t be fooled. The whole “Cinderella” thing surrounding Loyola Chicago no longer applies.

Big and bright, Illini’s Cockburn eyes deep NCAA tourney run

March 17, 2022 9:57pm CDT

Cockburn has the Fighting Illini looking forward. And unlike a year ago, they’re having a good time.

Kofi Cockburn among three Big Ten players on AP All-America first team

March 15, 2022 12:03pm CDT

Keegan Murray has given Iowa a first-team Associated Press All-American for the third straight year, and Kofi Cockburn has made it two in a row for Illinois — not bad for a couple programs that haven’t had a whole lot of them.

Chris Collins gets another year to turn Northwestern around

March 14, 2022 10:49pm CDT

Northwestern coach Chris Collins will get at least another year to turn around his struggling program.

DePaul women's basketball team secures spot in NCAA tournament

March 14, 2022 4:22pm CDT

Excitement is building at DePaul, as the Blue Demons get set to take on Dayton Wednesday night.

Illinois State women rally in 4th quarter, win MVC tournament

March 13, 2022 3:38pm CDT

The fourth-seeded Redbirds will make their sixth NCAA Tournament appearance and first since 2008.

Jackson-Davis leads Indiana past No. 16 Illinois 65-63

March 11, 2022 3:29pm CST

Trayce Jackson-Davis had something to prove at the Big Ten Tournament.

No. 24 Iowa routs Northwestern with record tourney showing

March 10, 2022 9:01pm CST

No. 24 Iowa celebrated Fran McCaffery’s 400th game at the school with a memorable offensive performance.

Champagnie scores 26 to lead St. John’s past DePaul 92-73

March 9, 2022 10:02pm CST

Julian Champagnie had 26 points as St. John’s beat DePaul 92-73 in the first round of the Big East Conference tournament on Wednesday night.

Buie rallies Northwestern past Nebraska 71-69 in Big Ten

March 9, 2022 10:00pm CST

Boo Buie scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half and drew a critical charge with 10.5 seconds left as Northwestern erased a 15-point second-half deficit to upend Nebraska 71-69 in the opening round of the Big Ten Conference tournament on Wednesday.

Utah Valley routs Chicago State 69-47 in WAC tourney opener

March 9, 2022 12:49pm CST

Fardaws Aimaq scored 20 points and grabbed six rebounds and Utah Valley pulled away in the second half to beat Chicago State 69-47 in the opening round of the Western Athletic Conference tournament on Tuesday night.

Ohio State assistant Pedon named Illinois State men’s basketball coach

March 7, 2022 7:27am CST

The Redbirds last week announced the hiring of Ryan Pedon, an assistant coach at Ohio State University. He replaces Dan Muller, who was fired Feb. 13 in his 10th season at ISU.

Nance reaches 1,000 points, Northwestern tops Gophers 75-62

March 6, 2022 9:36pm CST

Pete Nance had 19 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks, Robbie Beran scored 13 points and Northwestern trailed for just 22 seconds in it 75-62 win over Minnesota on Sunday night in the regular season finale for both teams.

No. 20 Illinois beats No. 24 Iowa for share of Big Ten title

March 6, 2022 9:26pm CST

Kofi Cockburn had 21 points and 14 rebounds, and No. 20 Illinois beat No. 24 Iowa 74-72 Sunday night to win a share of the Big Ten regular-season title.

Loyola Chicago beats Drake, returns to NCAA Tournament

March 6, 2022 8:00pm CST

Lucas Williamson had 18 points and 10 rebounds, Aher Uguak added 16 points and 10 boards and Loyola Chicago defeated Drake 64-58 on Sunday to win the Missouri Valley Conference tournament and advance to the NCAA Tournament for the second straight season.