NCAA

Trimble scores 22 to carry Akron over Northern Illinois

February 16, 2021 8:11pm CST

Bryan Trimble Jr. had 22 points as Akron stretched its home winning streak to nine games, edging past Northern Illinois 81-76 on Tuesday.

No. 19 DePaul women hold off Seton Hall 82-76

February 15, 2021 10:21pm CST

Dee Bekelja had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Sonya Morris added 20 points, six rebounds and five assists and No. 19 DePaul used a big third quarter to beat Seton Hall 82-76 on Monday night.

Southern Illinois Salukis defeat Illinois State Redbirds 59-49

February 14, 2021 8:50pm CST

Josiah Strong led the Redbirds with 14 points.

Drake Bulldogs rally past Loyola Ramblers 51-50

February 14, 2021 5:24pm CST

Murphy's layup with 2:50 remaining put the Bulldogs ahead for good, 49-48, in the defensive struggle between Missouri Valley Conference powers.

Indiana overcomes horrible shooting to beat Illinois 58-50

February 14, 2021 5:22pm CST

No. 15 Indiana overcame a horrible shooting day to turn back Illinois 58-50.

Illinois State Redbirds beat Southern Illinois 80-55

February 13, 2021 8:07pm CST

DJ Horne scored 17 points and Emon Washington scored 11 points with 10 rebounds to help end the the Redbirds' six-game losing streak.

Burk scores 36 to lead IUPUI past UIC 89-69

February 12, 2021 7:23pm CST

Marcus Burk scored a season-high 36 points as IUPUI romped past Illinois-Chicago 89-69 on Friday.

Indiana hands Northwestern 10th straight loss, 79-76 in 2OT

February 10, 2021 9:02pm CST

Aljami Durham scored a career-high 24 points, Armaan Franklin tied his best with 23 points and Indiana beat Northwestern 79-76 in double overtime on Wednesday night for the Wildcats’ 10th straight loss.

Morris, No. 22 DePaul women hold off St. John's 81-76

February 10, 2021 8:58pm CST

Sonya Morris scored 21 points, Deja Church added 18 and No. 22 DePaul beat St. John’s 81-73 on Wednesday night, spoiling Leilani Correa’s third straight game with 30-plus points.

Northwestern hires Raiders’ O’Neil as defensive coordinator

February 10, 2021 7:30pm CST

Northwestern hired Las Vegas Raiders defensive backs coach Jim O’Neil as defensive coordinator on Wednesday.

Northwestern set to play Purdue at Wrigley Field next season

February 9, 2021 12:53pm CST

Northwestern is scheduled to play again at Wrigley Field, this time against Purdue on Nov. 20 after last year’s game against Wisconsin got moved from the Friendly Confines because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

John Chaney, legendary Temple University basketball coach, dies at 89

February 8, 2021 7:49pm CST

John Chaney, an iconic college basketball coach known for his time and success at Temple University, has died at the age of 89, FOX 29 has learned.

Missouri State beats Illinois State 72-62

February 7, 2021 4:56pm CST

DJ Horne had 18 points for the Illinois State Redbirds, who have now lost six consecutive games.

Loyola Ramblers win 10 straight with victory over Evansville Purple Aces

February 7, 2021 4:28pm CST

Aher Uguak scored 14 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead Loyola of Chicago to a 69-58 win over Evansville.

Morris helps No. 20 DePaul women hold off Marquette 87-82

February 7, 2021 2:22pm CST

Deja Church scored a career-high 24 points, Sonya Morris added 23 and her layup with 26 seconds left gave No. 20 DePaul enough breathing room to outlast Marquette 87-82 in a ferocious rivalry game on Sunday.