Shauna Green hired as Illinois' coach following success at Dayton
Illinois hired Shauna Green is its women’s basketball coach on Monday, hoping she can lift a struggling program following a winning tenure at Dayton.
Illinois hired Shauna Green is its women’s basketball coach on Monday, hoping she can lift a struggling program following a winning tenure at Dayton.
Illinois ousted in opening weekend for second straight year with 68-53 loss to Houston
The Fighting Illini were led by All-American Kofi Cockburn's 19 points.
The Fighting Illini were led by All-American Kofi Cockburn's 19 points.
Alfonso Plummer's late free throws lift Illini by Chattanooga 54-53
The Illini didn’t panic. They dug in behind Cockburn and guard Alfonso Plummer, whose go-ahead free throws with 12 seconds to go helped them pull out a 54-53 NCAA Tournament win that maybe they didn’t deserve but will certainly take.
The Illini didn’t panic. They dug in behind Cockburn and guard Alfonso Plummer, whose go-ahead free throws with 12 seconds to go helped them pull out a 54-53 NCAA Tournament win that maybe they didn’t deserve but will certainly take.
Clark, Czinano lead Iowa past Illinois State 95-58 in NCAA
The sound of Caitlin Clark hitting the floor and the sight of her limping when she got up was enough to quiet a sellout home crowd.
The sound of Caitlin Clark hitting the floor and the sight of her limping when she got up was enough to quiet a sellout home crowd.
Ohio State puts clamps on Loyola Chicago in 54-41 NCAA win
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.
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
The packaging is still there. On the surface anyway. Don’t be fooled. The whole “Cinderella” thing surrounding Loyola Chicago no longer applies.
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
Cockburn has the Fighting Illini looking forward. And unlike a year ago, they’re having a good time.
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
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.
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
Northwestern coach Chris Collins will get at least another year to turn around his struggling program.
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
Excitement is building at DePaul, as the Blue Demons get set to take on Dayton Wednesday night.
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
The fourth-seeded Redbirds will make their sixth NCAA Tournament appearance and first since 2008.
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
Trayce Jackson-Davis had something to prove at the Big Ten Tournament.
Trayce Jackson-Davis had something to prove at the Big Ten Tournament.
No. 24 Iowa routs Northwestern with record tourney showing
No. 24 Iowa celebrated Fran McCaffery’s 400th game at the school with a memorable offensive performance.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.