Illini look to keep bowl hopes alive against Northwestern
Illinois must beat a struggling, determined Northwestern team at home on Saturday to keep alive the slimmest of hopes for a bowl bid.
Illinois must beat a struggling, determined Northwestern team at home on Saturday to keep alive the slimmest of hopes for a bowl bid.
No. 19 Auburn tops Loyola Chicago 62-53 in Battle 4 Atlantis
Jabari Smith had 14 points and Walker Kessler had his second straight double-double at the Battle 4 Atlantis, helping the Auburn Tigers regroup from a double-overtime loss and beat Loyola Chicago 62-53 in Thursday’s consolation round.
Jabari Smith had 14 points and Walker Kessler had his second straight double-double at the Battle 4 Atlantis, helping the Auburn Tigers regroup from a double-overtime loss and beat Loyola Chicago 62-53 in Thursday’s consolation round.
No. 14 Illini hold off K-State 72-64 in Hall of Fame Classic
Kofi Cockburn missed the first three games of the season for Illinois for violating NCAA rules, and Alfonso Plummer might as well have missed them given the way his normally reliable shot kept bouncing out.
Kofi Cockburn missed the first three games of the season for Illinois for violating NCAA rules, and Alfonso Plummer might as well have missed them given the way his normally reliable shot kept bouncing out.
Northwestern finishes 3rd at Roman Legends Classic
Boo Buie had 22 points and six assists, Ryan Young added 17 points and Northwestern beat Georgia 78-62 on Tuesday night for third place at the Roman Legends Classic.
Boo Buie had 22 points and six assists, Ryan Young added 17 points and Northwestern beat Georgia 78-62 on Tuesday night for third place at the Roman Legends Classic.
Chicago State enjoys first victory in 22 months
It had been 22 months since Chicago State was able to celebrate a victory until Monday night.
It had been 22 months since Chicago State was able to celebrate a victory until Monday night.
Cincy escapes early 15-point hole, routs No. 14 Illini 71-51
Mike Saunders Jr. scored 20 points, Jeremiah Davenport added 19 and Cincinnati overcame an early 15-point deficit to blow out No. 14 Illinois 71-51 on Monday night in the semifinals of the Hall of Fame Classic.
Mike Saunders Jr. scored 20 points, Jeremiah Davenport added 19 and Cincinnati overcame an early 15-point deficit to blow out No. 14 Illinois 71-51 on Monday night in the semifinals of the Hall of Fame Classic.
Freeman carries Illinois St. past Bucknell 105-100 in OT
Mark Freeman had a career-high 34 points to lift Illinois State to a 105-100 overtime win over Bucknell.
Mark Freeman had a career-high 34 points to lift Illinois State to a 105-100 overtime win over Bucknell.
UC Santa Barbara flattens Chicago State 81-50
Amadou Sow had 13 points to lead five UC Santa Barbara players in double figures.
Amadou Sow had 13 points to lead five UC Santa Barbara players in double figures.
Loyola Chicago defeats Illinois-Chicago 80-63
Damaria Franklin led the Flames on Saturday with 22 points and 12 rebounds.
Damaria Franklin led the Flames on Saturday with 22 points and 12 rebounds.
Indiana State gets 1st win at Illinois State since 1997
The win marked Indiana State's first in Normal, Ill. since the 1997 season.
The win marked Indiana State's first in Normal, Ill. since the 1997 season.
Iowa 32, Illinois 23
Charlie Jones had a 100-yard kickoff return for No. 18 Iowa's first touchdown as the Hawkeyes defeated Illinois 33-23 on Saturday.
Charlie Jones had a 100-yard kickoff return for No. 18 Iowa's first touchdown as the Hawkeyes defeated Illinois 33-23 on Saturday.
Purdue beats Northwestern 32-14 at Wrigley Field
The Boilermakers never trailed and scored touchdowns on their first two possessions of the second half to give themselves some breathing room.
The Boilermakers never trailed and scored touchdowns on their first two possessions of the second half to give themselves some breathing room.
DePaul continues winning ways against Big Ten; beats Rutgers
David Jones scored 22 points and Javon Freeman-Liberty scored 19 with nine rebounds and DePaul held off Rutgers 73-70 on Thursday night.
David Jones scored 22 points and Javon Freeman-Liberty scored 19 with nine rebounds and DePaul held off Rutgers 73-70 on Thursday night.
Undefeated Northwestern routs Fairleigh Dickinson 82-46
Ryan Young scored 20 points, Pete Nance added 19 points and 11 rebounds, and Northwestern beat Fairleigh-Dickinson 82-46 on Thursday night to remain undefeated.
Ryan Young scored 20 points, Pete Nance added 19 points and 11 rebounds, and Northwestern beat Fairleigh-Dickinson 82-46 on Thursday night to remain undefeated.
Brown leads Missouri past cold-shooting N. Illinois 54-37
Kobe Brown had 13 points and 13 rebounds to lead Missouri over cold-shooting Northern Illinois 54-37 on Thursday night.
Kobe Brown had 13 points and 13 rebounds to lead Missouri over cold-shooting Northern Illinois 54-37 on Thursday night.
Northwestern turns back New Orleans with strong finish
Pete Nance scored 18 points and grabbed eight rebounds, Ty Berry added 17 points, and Northwestern broke away late in the second half to defeat New Orleans 83-67 on Tuesday night.
Pete Nance scored 18 points and grabbed eight rebounds, Ty Berry added 17 points, and Northwestern broke away late in the second half to defeat New Orleans 83-67 on Tuesday night.
Loyola Chicago to join Atlantic 10, leave Missouri Valley
Loyola Chicago has accepted an invitation to join the Atlantic 10 Conference and is leaving the Missouri Valley Conference.
Loyola Chicago has accepted an invitation to join the Atlantic 10 Conference and is leaving the Missouri Valley Conference.
Illini coach Bret Bielema tests positive for COVID-19, will not coach against Iowa
University of Illinois head coach Bret Bielema tested positive for COVID-19 this week.
University of Illinois head coach Bret Bielema tested positive for COVID-19 this week.
Late steal gives Marquette a 67-66 win over No. 10 Illinois
Tyler Kolek converted a steal into a go-ahead layup with 18 seconds left and Marquette forced 26 turnovers for a 67-66 comeback victory over No. 10 Illinois.
Tyler Kolek converted a steal into a go-ahead layup with 18 seconds left and Marquette forced 26 turnovers for a 67-66 comeback victory over No. 10 Illinois.