Illinois beats Indiana State 4-1, gets first win in the NCAA Tournament since 2015
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Illinois beats Indiana State 4-1, gets first win in the NCAA Tournament since 2015

Associated Press  

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Jack Crowder pitched eight innings, giving up just one run on three hits with five strikeouts as Illinois beat Indiana State 4-1 on Friday in the Lexington Regional. The Fighting Illini collected its first NCAA Tournament win since 2015 and will move on to face Kentucky, seeded second nationally, in the winner’s bracket on Saturday. Randal Diaz homered down the left field line to pull Indiana State to 2-1 in the bottom of the fourth. Zach Davidson pitched four innings, giving up two runs on four hits with three strikeouts for the Sycamores.

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No. 20 Wisconsin visits Illinois after Jakucionis’ 20-point performance
1 week, 6 days ago

No. 20 Wisconsin visits Illinois after Jakucionis’ 20-point performance

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Wisconsin Badgers at Illinois Fighting Illini Champaign, Illinois; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -6.5; over/under is 154.5 BOTTOM LINE: Illinois hosts No. Illinois averages 11.5 made 3-pointers per game, 4.3 more made shots than the 7.2 per game Wisconsin allows. Wisconsin …

Illinois squares off against No. 19 Arkansas
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Illinois squares off against No. 19 Arkansas

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Kansas City, Missouri; Thursday, 4 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -2.5; over/under is 154 BOTTOM LINE: Illinois plays No. Arkansas averages 8.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.8 more made shots on average than the 5.5 …

Illinois Fighting Illini square off against the No. 19 Arkansas Razorbacks
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Illinois Fighting Illini square off against the No. 19 Arkansas Razorbacks

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Kansas City, Missouri; Thursday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Illinois scores 89.0 points, 29.8 more per game than the 59.2 Arkansas gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: Will Riley is shooting 54.8% from beyond the arc with 2.8 made 3-pointers …

No. 25 Illinois puts home win streak on the line against Little Rock
4 weeks ago

No. 25 Illinois puts home win streak on the line against Little Rock

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Little Rock Trojans at Illinois Fighting Illini Champaign, Illinois; Monday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -20.5; over/under is 152.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Little Rock ranks seventh in the OVC with 22.8 defensive rebounds per game led by Johnathan Lawson averaging 5.3. Illinois …

No. 25 Illinois takes home win streak into matchup with Little Rock
4 weeks, 1 day ago

No. 25 Illinois takes home win streak into matchup with Little Rock

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Illinois averages 11.6 made 3-pointers per game, 3.1 more made shots than the 8.5 per game Little Rock allows. Little Rock averages 7.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more made shots on average than the 6.0 per game Illinois gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: …

Illinois and Michigan State meet in Champaign, both looking to end 2-game skids
1 month, 1 week ago

Illinois and Michigan State meet in Champaign, both looking to end 2-game skids

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Illinois will face a Michigan State defense that allows 323.6 yards per game, No. Michigan State: Freshman receiver Nick Marsh ranks sixth in the Big Ten with 16.8 yards per catch and is seventh in the conference with 69.1 receiving yards per game. Facts & figures …

Banks scores 23, Illinois State beats Ohio 85-75
1 month, 1 week ago

Banks scores 23, Illinois State beats Ohio 85-75

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! NORMAL, Ill. — Dalton Banks had 23 points in Illinois State’s 85-75 win over Ohio on Tuesday night. Caden Boser scored 16 points, shooting 6 for 6, including 4 for 4 from beyond the arc. Illinois State used a 14-2 second-half run to come back …

Illini Aim to Bounce Back at No. 24 Michigan in Ranked-vs-Ranked Showdown
2 months ago

Illini Aim to Bounce Back at No. 24 Michigan in Ranked-vs-Ranked Showdown

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No. 22 Illinois and No. 24 Michigan will clash in a highly anticipated ranked-vs-ranked game at Memorial Stadium. Illinois, coming off a thrilling overtime victory against Purdue, seeks to extend their winning streak against the Wolverines. Both teams boast strong offenses and defenses, making this matchup a thrilling contest to watch.

Northern Illinois wins second straight after 17-7 win over Bowling Green
2 months, 1 week ago

Northern Illinois wins second straight after 17-7 win over Bowling Green

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Quarterback Josh Holst ran for a touchdown and Gavin Williams ran for 102 yards and Northern Illinois beat Bowling Green 17-7 on Saturday. Northern Illinois has won two straight following consecutive defeats after its historic 16-14 win over Notre Dame in South …

Illinois and Indiana are both 4-0 and sitting atop the Big Ten standings
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Illinois and Indiana are both 4-0 and sitting atop the Big Ten standings

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! No, this is not a typo or somebody’s idea of a joke: Illinois and Indiana, two perennial also-rans in the mighty Big Ten, are both 4-0 and sitting atop the conference standings. Indiana beat FIU 31-7 in the opener, routed FCS squad Western Illinois in Week …

After QB switch, Northwestern looks to bounce back against E Illinois
3 months, 1 week ago

After QB switch, Northwestern looks to bounce back against E Illinois

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Eastern Illinois at Northwestern, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. KEY MATCHUP Northwestern LB Xander Mueller against Eastern Illinois’ blockers. PLAYERS TO WATCH Eastern Illinois: QB Pierce Holley has thrown for 3,156 yards in two seasons at Eastern Illinois, though he has more interceptions than touchdown passes this year. FACTS & FIGURES Eastern Illinois is 0-10 all-time against the Big Ten and 6-40 …

Luke Altmyer’s four touchdown passes leads Illinois past Eastern Illinois 45-0
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Luke Altmyer’s four touchdown passes leads Illinois past Eastern Illinois 45-0

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! CHAMPAIGN, Ill — Luke Altmyer threw for 213 yards and a career-high four touchdowns to lead Illinois to a 45-0 victory over Eastern Illinois on Thursday night in the season opener for both teams. “I’m not ready to announce Luke Altmyer as a frontrunner for the …

Purdue hoping fast start against Indiana State puts it on road to defy last-place projections
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Purdue hoping fast start against Indiana State puts it on road to defy last-place projections

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! But poor quarterback play last season doomed Indiana State to a 1-10 record. And they’ll need to be better against a Purdue defense that features preseason All-American S Dillon Thieneman but lost 2023 Big Ten sacks champ Nic Scourton in the transfer portal. FACTS & FIGURES …

Indiana State uses big third inning to demolish Illiniois on way to Lexington Regional final
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Indiana State uses big third inning to demolish Illiniois on way to Lexington Regional final

Associated Press  

— A seven-run, six-hit third inning which saw 12 Indiana State players bat easily carried the Sycamores to a 13-2 romp over Illinois on Sunday in the Lexington Regional of the NCAA Tournament. Stinson doubled to right field to score Josue Urdanetta and Riley Iffrig while Pottinger singled to right, scoring Dominic Listi and Mike Sears. IIlinois lifted starting pitcher …

Penn State tops No. 1 seed Illinois 8-4 for the Illini’s 8th straight loss at the Big Ten Tournament
7 months ago

Penn State tops No. 1 seed Illinois 8-4 for the Illini’s 8th straight loss at the Big Ten Tournament

Associated Press  

— Adam Cecere hit a home run and made a highlight catch, J.T. 8 seed Penn State beat top-seeded Illinois 8-4 on Wednesday for the Illini’s eighth straight loss at the Big Ten Tournament. Marr singled in two runs with two outs in the fourth to reach 51 RBIs on the season and give Penn State a 3-0 lead. Cecere …

Illinois’ Final Four hopes evaporate in second-half collapse against defending champ UConn
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Illinois’ Final Four hopes evaporate in second-half collapse against defending champ UConn

Associated Press  

BOSTON — In the first half, it looked like it might be possible. For 20 minutes, Illinois played defending champion UConn better — and closer — than any of Huskies’ previous three NCAA Tournament opponents. Then, it happened — UConn scored the first 25 points of the second half over a 7 minute, 41-second span, part of a 30-0 run …

Terrence Shannon Jr. leads Illinois past Iowa State 72-69 for first Elite Eight trip since 2005
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Terrence Shannon Jr. leads Illinois past Iowa State 72-69 for first Elite Eight trip since 2005

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Illinois’ offense carried it through the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 29 points and Illinois reached the Elite Eight for the first time since 2005, beating Iowa State 72-69 in an East Region semifinal on Thursday night. “I also knew they’d come out and punch or counterpunch, and they did that.” The …

Iowa State Cyclones and Illinois Fighting Illini meet in Sweet 16
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Iowa State Cyclones and Illinois Fighting Illini meet in Sweet 16

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Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Iowa State Cyclones Boston; Thursday, 10:09 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cyclones -1.5; over/under is 146 BOTTOM LINE: No. Illinois averages 8.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.1 more made shots on average than the 7.3 per game Iowa State allows. LAST 10 GAMES: Cyclones: 9-1, averaging 68.5 points, 31.3 rebounds, 14.2 assists, 9.8 steals …

Iowa State Cyclones and Illinois Fighting Illini meet in Sweet 16
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Iowa State Cyclones and Illinois Fighting Illini meet in Sweet 16

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Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Iowa State Cyclones Boston; Thursday, 10:09 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cyclones -1.5; over/under is 146 BOTTOM LINE: No. Terrence Shannon Jr. is scoring 23.3 points per game and averaging 4.0 rebounds for the Fighting Illini. LAST 10 GAMES: Cyclones: 9-1, averaging 68.5 points, 31.3 rebounds, 14.2 assists, 9.8 steals and 3.2 blocks per game while …

Illinois finally gets past opening weekend of March Madness with 89-63 rout of Duquesne
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Illinois finally gets past opening weekend of March Madness with 89-63 rout of Duquesne

Associated Press  

— Illinois fans had been waiting since 2005 for their team to get back to the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16. Coach Brad Underwood made a point to salute the ones who accompanied the team to Omaha for the first weekend of the tournament, making his way to the front of the cheering section after the third-seeded Illini’s 89-63 victory over …

Illinois Fighting Illini face the Duquesne Dukes in second round
9 months ago

Illinois Fighting Illini face the Duquesne Dukes in second round

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Duquesne Dukes vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Omaha, Nebraska; Saturday, 8:40 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -10; over/under is 148 BOTTOM LINE: No. Duquesne ranks third in the A-10 with 8.9 offensive rebounds per game led by Fousseyni Drame averaging 1.7. LAST 10 GAMES: Fighting Illini: 8-2, averaging 87.7 points, 38.8 rebounds, 14.0 assists, 3.7 steals and 3.3 blocks …

Illinois Fighting Illini take on Morehead State Eagles in first round of NCAA Tournament
9 months ago

Illinois Fighting Illini take on Morehead State Eagles in first round of NCAA Tournament

Associated Press  

Morehead State Eagles vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Omaha, Nebraska; Thursday, 3:10 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -11.5; over/under is 146.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Morehead State scores 75.5 points and has outscored opponents by 12.7 points per game. Morehead State averages 75.5 points per game, 1.7 more than the 73.8 Illinois allows. LAST 10 GAMES: Fighting Illini: 8-2, averaging …

Wisconsin hosts No. 13 Illinois following Shannon’s 29-point showing
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Wisconsin hosts No. 13 Illinois following Shannon’s 29-point showing

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Illinois Fighting Illini at Wisconsin Badgers Madison, Wisconsin; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Badgers -3; over/under is 154.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Illinois averages 8.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.7 more made shots on average than the 6.9 per game Wisconsin gives up. LAST 10 GAMES: Badgers: 4-6, averaging 69.9 points, 34.1 rebounds, 11.1 assists, 5.3 steals …

No. 13 Illinois faces Minnesota after Hawkins’ 30-point game
9 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 13 Illinois faces Minnesota after Hawkins’ 30-point game

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Minnesota Golden Gophers at Illinois Fighting Illini Champaign, Illinois; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -11.5; over/under is 155.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Minnesota averages 75.9 points per game, 3.9 more than the 72.0 Illinois gives up to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Fighting Illini: 7-3, averaging 86.7 points, 41.1 rebounds, 13.6 assists, 4.6 steals and 3.2 blocks per …

Shannon leads No. 12 Illinois against Iowa
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Shannon leads No. 12 Illinois against Iowa

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Iowa Hawkeyes at Illinois Fighting Illini Champaign, Illinois; Saturday, 2:15 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -9.5; over/under is 166.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. TOP PERFORMERS: Shannon averages 2.3 made 3-pointers per game for the Fighting Illini, scoring 22.1 points while shooting 34.6% from beyond the arc. LAST 10 GAMES: Fighting Illini: 7-3, averaging 86.0 points, 41.2 rebounds, 13.2 assists, …

Penn State hosts No. 12 Illinois following Shannon’s 27-point performance
10 months ago

Penn State hosts No. 12 Illinois following Shannon’s 27-point performance

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Illinois Fighting Illini at Penn State Nittany Lions University Park, Pennsylvania; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -7.5; over/under is 157 BOTTOM LINE: No. 12 Illinois takes on the Penn State Nittany Lions after Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 27 points in Illinois’ 85-80 win over the Maryland Terrapins. Penn State averages 74.8 points per game, 4.1 more …

Domask and the No. 14 Illinois Fighting Illini take on conference foe Ohio State
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Domask and the No. 14 Illinois Fighting Illini take on conference foe Ohio State

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Illinois Fighting Illini at Ohio State Buckeyes Columbus, Ohio; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -2.5; over/under is 150 BOTTOM LINE: Big Ten foes Ohio State and No. Illinois scores 13.9 more points per game than Ohio State gives up to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Buckeyes: 5-5, averaging 69.5 points, 38.6 rebounds, 12.9 assists, 4.4 steals and …

Ohio State and No. 10 Illinois meet for conference showdown
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ohio State and No. 10 Illinois meet for conference showdown

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Illinois Fighting Illini at Ohio State Buckeyes Columbus, Ohio; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Marcus Domask and the No. 10 Illinois Fighting Illini take on Bruce Thornton and the Ohio State Buckeyes in Big Ten action. Ohio State is fifth in the Big Ten with 10.2 offensive rebounds per game led by Felix Okpara averaging 2.3. LAST 10 GAMES: …

No. 10 Illinois survives a scare from Indiana 70-62
10 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 10 Illinois survives a scare from Indiana 70-62

Associated Press  

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Terrence Shannon Jr. made six free throws in the final minute to help No. Indiana tied the game at 62 with 1:29 left on a basket by Mackenzie Mgbako, but Illinois scored eight straight points, six by Shannon, to pull out the victory. Indiana played without 7-foot center Ke’el Ware, the Hoosiers’ second-leading scorer and top rebounder, …

No. 12 Ohio State rallies past Illinois in 2nd half, wins 67-59
10 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 12 Ohio State rallies past Illinois in 2nd half, wins 67-59

Associated Press  

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Jacy Sheldon scored 25 points, Cotie McMahon had a double-double and helped No. 12 Ohio State overcome a four-point second quarter in pulling off a 67-59 win over Illinois on Thursday night. The Illini held Ohio State to just four points in the second quarter, roaring back from an 18-13 deficit to hold a 33-22 lead at …

No. 14 Indiana women rally past Penn State in second half; showdown with Iowa looms
11 months, 1 week ago

No. 14 Indiana women rally past Penn State in second half; showdown with Iowa looms

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Leading 55-51 heading to the fourth quarter, Holmes scored seven points and Parrish added five as Indiana pushed its lead to 66-56 with 5 1/2 minutes left. A jumper by Chloe Moore-McNeil put the Hoosiers up by 11 near the 3-minute mark and after a …

Trey Kaufman-Renn’s breakout night helps No. 1 Purdue hold off No. 9 Illinois 83-78
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Trey Kaufman-Renn’s breakout night helps No. 1 Purdue hold off No. 9 Illinois 83-78

Associated Press  

— If his team was going to lose, coach Brad Underwood wanted to make sure it was someone other than Zach Edey who beat Illinois on Friday night. You have to try to make other players beat you and I think there’s some risk with that and we saw that tonight.” Kaufman-Renn made eight of 12 shots, including a rare …

No. 14 Indiana women perfect from field in first quarter, rout Michigan 80-59 for 11th straight win
11 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 14 Indiana women perfect from field in first quarter, rout Michigan 80-59 for 11th straight win

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— Sydney Parrish and Sara Scalia combined for 25 first-quarter points to help Indiana jump out early and rout Michigan 80-59 on Thursday night for its 11th straight win. Indiana didn’t miss a field goal in the first quarter, shooting 13 of 13 that included six 3-pointers, and were 4 of 6 from the free-throw line while building a 36-17 …

No. 8 Kentucky plays Illinois State following Reeves’ 30-point game
11 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 8 Kentucky plays Illinois State following Reeves’ 30-point game

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Illinois State Redbirds at Kentucky Wildcats Lexington, Kentucky; Friday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -19.5; over/under is 148 BOTTOM LINE: No. Kentucky averages 10.5 made 3-pointers per game, 3.7 more made shots than the 6.8 per game Illinois State allows. Illinois State averages 6.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.2 fewer made shots on average than the …

Domask leads No. 20 Illinois against No. 17 Tennessee after 33-point game
1 year ago

Domask leads No. 20 Illinois against No. 17 Tennessee after 33-point game

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Illinois Fighting Illini at Tennessee Volunteers Knoxville, Tennessee; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Volunteers -7; over/under is 145.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Tennessee is fourth in the SEC with 26.1 defensive rebounds per game led by Jonas Aidoo averaging 5.5. Tennessee averages 8.5 made 3-pointers per game, 2.9 more made shots than the 5.6 per game Illinois gives up. …

Rutgers faces conference foe No. 24 Illinois
1 year ago

Rutgers faces conference foe No. 24 Illinois

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Illinois Fighting Illini at Rutgers Scarlet Knights Piscataway, New Jersey; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Scarlet Knights -1; over/under is 135.5 BOTTOM LINE: Rutgers hosts No. Rutgers’ average of 5.8 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.8 more made shots on average than the 5.0 per game Illinois allows. Illinois scores 22.3 more points per game …

Rutgers Scarlet Knights face the No. 24 Illinois Fighting Illini on 5-game win streak
1 year ago

Rutgers Scarlet Knights face the No. 24 Illinois Fighting Illini on 5-game win streak

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Illinois Fighting Illini at Rutgers Scarlet Knights Piscataway, New Jersey; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Rutgers heads into a matchup with No. Rutgers’ average of 5.8 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.8 more made shots on average than the 5.0 per game Illinois gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: Aundre Hyatt averages 1.7 made 3-pointers per game for …

Northwestern beats Illinois 45-43, ends Illini’s bowl hopes
1 year ago

Northwestern beats Illinois 45-43, ends Illini’s bowl hopes

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Ben Bryant completed 24 of 32 passes for 234 yards and two touchdowns and also ran for a score, and Cam Johnson caught seven passes for 124 yards and a touchdown to lead Northwestern to a 45-43 victory over Illinois on Saturday, ending …

Terrence Shannon Jr. scores 24 points as No. 23 Illinois routs Southern 88-60
1 year, 1 month ago

Terrence Shannon Jr. scores 24 points as No. 23 Illinois routs Southern 88-60

Associated Press  

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 17 of his 24 points in the first half, Dain Dainja added 12 points and Quincy Guerrier had 10 to lead No. A 17-point run in the final five minutes of the first half, including 11 in a row by Shannon, gave Illinois a 45-27 lead at the break. Run the court and …

Illinois defense will test Wisconsin QB making his first career start
1 year, 2 months ago

Illinois defense will test Wisconsin QB making his first career start

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Illinois’ upset victory over Maryland last week kept the Illini out of the Big Ten West basement. He completed 15-of-30 passes for 122 yards in Wisconsin’s 15-6 loss to Iowa last week after coming in late in the second quarter after Tanner Mordecai broke his throwing …

Illinois holds off Michigan 91-87 in double overtime
1 year, 9 months ago

Illinois holds off Michigan 91-87 in double overtime

Associated Press  

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Matthew Mayer scored 24 points, Terrence Shannon Jr. added 21 and Illinois held off Michigan 91-87 in double overtime on Thursday night. Michigan scored the first six points of the game and held the lead until a Dain Dainja layup and a dunk by Sencire Harris put Illinois on top 29-27 with 2:12 left in the half. …

Illinois is as combustible as it is irresistible. The perfect team for March Madness
1 year, 9 months ago

Illinois is as combustible as it is irresistible. The perfect team for March Madness

New York Times  

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — It’s 9 a.m. on an endlessly gray day and Brad Underwood has been up since 7. Underwood’s team at Illinois can be mouthwateringly good. “Sometimes our approach has been that we think we’re better than we are,” the Illinois coach says. Underwood’s team came in having dropped four of its last seven and recently playing four games …

Illinois seeks win over Northwestern plus help to win West
2 years, 1 month ago

Illinois seeks win over Northwestern plus help to win West

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Illinois at Northwestern, Saturday, 3:30 EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK COLLEGE LINE: Illinois by 13½ Series record: Illinois leads, 56-54-5. KEY MATCHUP Illinois RB Chase Brown vs. Northwestern’s run defense. The Illini haven’t won eight or more since the 2007 Rose Bowl team finished 9-4.. Illinois has not finished with a winning conference record since a 6-2 mark in 2007.. Illinois is …

Purdue visits No. 21 Illinois in key Big Ten West matchup
2 years, 1 month ago

Purdue visits No. 21 Illinois in key Big Ten West matchup

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! About 11 months after transferring from Syracuse, quarterback Tommy DeVito has helped to revitalize a long-struggling Illinois offense and lift the team into the Big Ten West lead with three games remaining. It haunts you at night, but at the same time, makes you better and …

No. 17 Illinois beats Cornhuskers 26-9 for 6th straight win
2 years, 1 month ago

No. 17 Illinois beats Cornhuskers 26-9 for 6th straight win

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! What we need to concentrate on is the journey, and to get to where we are today has been probably one of the most enjoyable journeys I’ve ever been on in my life.” Brown rushed for 149 yards and scored on consecutive series in the second …

Illinois defense locks down Virginia for 24-3 victory
2 years, 3 months ago

Illinois defense locks down Virginia for 24-3 victory

Associated Press  

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Chase Brown rushed for 146 yards on 20 carries, Tommy DeVito threw for 196 yards and two scores and the Illinois defense stifled Virginia’s once-potent attack to lead the Fighting Illini to a 24-3 victory on Saturday. “Obviously, they’ve got new coaches and everything, but the majority of a lot of there players were there, some of …

No. 24 Illinois holds off No. 10 Michigan State, 56-55
2 years, 10 months ago

No. 24 Illinois holds off No. 10 Michigan State, 56-55

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Asked how his team responded with Cockburn, Illinois coach Brad Underwood laughed and said, “Obviously better than our last game,” referring to the lopsided loss 81-65 loss at Maryland on Friday. The Illini led by as many as 15 points early in the second half …

Illinois gets No. 1 seed in Midwest after Big Ten title
3 years, 9 months ago

Illinois gets No. 1 seed in Midwest after Big Ten title

Associated Press  

Illinois was still cutting down the nets in Indianapolis after a thrilling overtime victory over Ohio State in the Big Ten Tournament title game when the bracket was revealed for the NCAA Tournament. West Virginia was seeded third and Big 12 rival Oklahoma State fourth after making a run to the Big 12 Tournament title game, where Cade Cunningham and …

No. 3 Illinois beats No. 9 Ohio State to take Big Ten title
3 years, 9 months ago

No. 3 Illinois beats No. 9 Ohio State to take Big Ten title

Associated Press  

3 Illinois accomplished one major goal. “If you’ve followed us, you know that.” After missing their first nine shots and falling into an early 27-10 deficit, Ohio State got within 40-35 at the half and as close as 47-45 early in the second half. “It’s time to dig deeper, to focus in a little more, but winning this Big Ten …

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