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

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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 averages 9.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 3.8 more made shots on average than the 5.3 per game Illinois gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: Ben Humrichous is shooting 37.3% from beyond the arc with 2.4 made 3-pointers per game for the Fighting Illini, while averaging 9.3 points.

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Bradley visits Illinois following Bryant’s 22-point game
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Bradley visits Illinois following Bryant’s 22-point game

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Bradley Braves at Illinois Fighting Illini Champaign, Illinois; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Illinois hosts Bradley after Genesis Bryant scored 22 points in Illinois’ 83-74 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes. Illinois ranks seventh in the Big Ten with 26.7 defensive rebounds per game …

Bryant and Illinois host Bradley
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Bryant and Illinois host Bradley

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Bradley Braves at Illinois Fighting Illini Champaign, Illinois; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Illinois plays Bradley after Genesis Bryant scored 22 points in Illinois’ 83-74 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes. Illinois makes 44.0% of its shots from the field this season, which is …

Kasparas Jakucionis scores 24 points and Tre White has 23 as Illinois beats No. 20 Wisconsin 86-80
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Kasparas Jakucionis scores 24 points and Tre White has 23 as Illinois beats No. 20 Wisconsin 86-80

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Kasparas Jakucionis scored a career-high 24 points, Tre White had 23 points and eight rebounds and Kylan Boswell added 19 points and six assists to lead Illinois to an 86-80 win over No. It was the fourth straight game in which Jakucionis …

No. 11 Wisconsin visits No. 19 Illinois after Jakucionis’ 20-point performance
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No. 11 Wisconsin visits No. 19 Illinois after Jakucionis’ 20-point performance

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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 BOTTOM LINE: No. 11 Wisconsin after Kasparas Jakucionis scored 20 points in Illinois’ 70-66 overtime loss to the Northwestern Wildcats. Illinois leads college basketball with 32.0 defensive rebounds per game led by Tomislav …

VCU faces Wisconsin
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VCU faces Wisconsin

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! VCU averages 18.9 turnovers per game and is 1-1 when it wins the turnover battle. VCU’s average of 5.9 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.4 more made shots on average than the 5.5 per game Wisconsin gives up. Wisconsin averages 6.8 made …

Northern Illinois visits Eastern Illinois following Shelton’s 20-point game
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Northern Illinois visits Eastern Illinois following Shelton’s 20-point game

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Northern Illinois Huskies at Eastern Illinois Panthers Charleston, Illinois; Friday, 3 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -1.5; over/under is 136.5 BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Illinois takes on Northern Illinois after Nakyel Shelton scored 20 points in Eastern Illinois’ 81-53 loss to the Valparaiso Beacons. Eastern …

Northern Illinois visits Eastern Illinois following Shelton’s 20-point outing
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Northern Illinois visits Eastern Illinois following Shelton’s 20-point outing

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Northern Illinois Huskies at Eastern Illinois Panthers Charleston, Illinois; Friday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Illinois hosts Northern Illinois after Nakyel Shelton scored 20 points in Eastern Illinois’ 81-53 loss to the Valparaiso Beacons. Eastern Illinois gives up 81.5 points to opponents and has …

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

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

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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's Rebirth Against Red-Hot Minnesota: Can They Bounce Back?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Illinois's Rebirth Against Red-Hot Minnesota: Can They Bounce Back?

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Illinois looks to rebound against Minnesota after a 38-9 loss to Oregon. The Illini will be without star receiver Pat Bryant due to a concussion, but they are expected to be able to play Saturday against Minnesota. Minnesota has won three straight games since a controversial offside penalty that negated a late onside kick recovery and ended a 21-point fourth-quarter …

Illinois Roster Overhaul: Freshmen and Transfers Aim to Ignite Offense
2 months ago

Illinois Roster Overhaul: Freshmen and Transfers Aim to Ignite Offense

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Illinois is looking to transform its roster with the departures of four starters, including Terrance Shannon Jr. and Coleman Hawkins. The team has brought in talented transfers and freshmen to help fill the gaps left by the departures. The Illini have five straight 20-victory seasons, but they need to find a way to mesh the newcomers into the team's system. …

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.

Wisconsin is going for its highest-ranked nonconference win in 50 years when No. 4 Alabama visits
3 months, 1 week ago

Wisconsin is going for its highest-ranked nonconference win in 50 years when No. 4 Alabama visits

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 4 Alabama at Wisconsin, Saturday, noon ET The Badgers are hosting an SEC opponent for the first time since 1971 and trying to beat its highest-ranked nonconference opponent since upsetting No. LB John Bullock heads into Nebraska’s home game against FCS Northern Iowa off the best …

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

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 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

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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 …

No. 3 Purdue visits No. 12 Illinois after Domask’s 31-point game
9 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 3 Purdue visits No. 12 Illinois after Domask’s 31-point game

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Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini Champaign, Illinois; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -2; over/under is 163.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Purdue averages 11.5 more points per game than Illinois allows to opponents. TOP PERFORMERS: Terrence Shannon Jr. is scoring 22.0 points per game and averaging 4.4 rebounds for the Fighting Illini. LAST 10 GAMES: Fighting Illini: …

No. 2 Purdue visits No. 13 Illinois after Domask’s 31-point outing
9 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 2 Purdue visits No. 13 Illinois after Domask’s 31-point outing

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Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini Champaign, Illinois; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Illinois ranks second in the Big Ten with 38.3 points per game in the paint led by Domask averaging 7.4. Purdue averages 8.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.5 more made shots on average than the 6.0 per game Illinois allows. LAST 10 GAMES: …

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 …

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

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

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Illinois Fighting Illini at Wisconsin Badgers Madison, Wisconsin; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 13 Illinois faces the Wisconsin Badgers after Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 29 points in Illinois’ 105-97 win against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Wisconsin’s average of 6.7 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.7 more made shots on average than the 6.0 per game …

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 …

Minnesota visits No. 13 Illinois following Hawkins’ 30-point showing
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Minnesota visits No. 13 Illinois following Hawkins’ 30-point showing

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Minnesota Golden Gophers at Illinois Fighting Illini Champaign, Illinois; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Minnesota averages 8.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.3 more made shots on average than the 5.7 per game Illinois gives up. Cam Christie averages 2.1 made 3-pointers per game for the Golden Gophers, scoring 11.2 points while shooting 41.0% from beyond the …

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, …

Shannon leads No. 12 Illinois against Iowa
10 months 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 BOTTOM LINE: No. 12 Illinois faces the Iowa Hawkeyes after Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 35 points in Illinois’ 90-89 loss to the Penn State Nittany Lions. Iowa has shot at a 48.0% rate from the field this season, 6.1 percentage points greater than the 41.9% shooting opponents of …

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 …

No. 20 Wisconsin visits Iowa on 3-game road slide
10 months ago

No. 20 Wisconsin visits Iowa on 3-game road slide

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Wisconsin Badgers at Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa City, Iowa; Saturday, 2:15 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Badgers -1; over/under is 152 BOTTOM LINE: No. Iowa scores 83.5 points, 15.7 more per game than the 67.8 Wisconsin allows. Max Klesmit averages 1.7 made 3-pointers per game for the Badgers, scoring 9.6 points while shooting 39.8% from beyond the arc. LAST 10 GAMES: …

No. 11 Wisconsin visits Michigan following Wahl’s 20-point game
10 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 11 Wisconsin visits Michigan following Wahl’s 20-point game

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Wisconsin Badgers at Michigan Wolverines Ann Arbor, Michigan; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Badgers -5.5; over/under is 142 BOTTOM LINE: No. Wisconsin averages 6.9 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.5 fewer makes per game than Michigan gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: Dug McDaniel is scoring 16.8 points per game with 3.9 rebounds and 4.9 assists for the Wolverines. …

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

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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, …

Crowl and the No. 13 Wisconsin Badgers host conference foe Michigan State
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Crowl and the No. 13 Wisconsin Badgers host conference foe Michigan State

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Michigan State Spartans at Wisconsin Badgers Madison, Wisconsin; Friday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Badgers -2.5; over/under is 137 BOTTOM LINE: Steven Crowl and the No. 13 Wisconsin Badgers host Tyson Walker and the Michigan State Spartans in Big Ten play. Michigan State averages 6.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.3 fewer makes per game than Wisconsin allows. …

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

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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. 13 Wisconsin visits Garcia and Minnesota
11 months ago

No. 13 Wisconsin visits Garcia and Minnesota

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Wisconsin Badgers at Minnesota Golden Gophers Minneapolis; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Badgers -3.5; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota hosts the No. Wisconsin averages 6.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.4 more made shots on average than the 5.4 per game Minnesota gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: Garcia is scoring 17.7 points per game and averaging 7.5 …

Scott and Maryland host No. 10 Illinois
11 months, 1 week ago

Scott and Maryland host No. 10 Illinois

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Maryland Terrapins at Illinois Fighting Illini Champaign, Illinois; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -9; over/under is 139 BOTTOM LINE: Maryland takes on the No. TOP PERFORMERS: Terrence Shannon Jr. is shooting 40.8% from beyond the arc with 2.6 made 3-pointers per …

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

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— 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 …

Domask leads No. 9 Illinois against No. 1 Purdue
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Domask leads No. 9 Illinois against No. 1 Purdue

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Illinois Fighting Illini at Purdue Boilermakers West Lafayette, Indiana; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Boilermakers -10.5; over/under is 154 BOTTOM LINE: No. Purdue averages 8.4 made 3-pointers per game, 2.2 more made shots than the 6.2 per game Illinois allows. TOP PERFORMERS: Fletcher Loyer averages 1.9 made 3-pointers per game for the Boilermakers, scoring 11.3 points while shooting …

No. 21 Wisconsin uses strong 2nd half to beat Iowa 83-72 for 3rd straight win
11 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 21 Wisconsin uses strong 2nd half to beat Iowa 83-72 for 3rd straight win

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MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s parade to the free-throw line helped put Iowa in an early hole in Big Ten competition for a second straight season. “We want to play through the paint.” Wisconsin’s edge from the foul line helped the Badgers win comfortably despite shooting 4 of 16 from 3-point range. “This team’s too good to put on the free-throw …

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. …

No. 24 Illinois Fighting Illini and the No. 13 Florida Atlantic Owls meet in New York City, New York
1 year ago

No. 24 Illinois Fighting Illini and the No. 13 Florida Atlantic Owls meet in New York City, New York

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Florida Atlantic Owls vs. Illinois Fighting Illini New York; Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The No. 13 Florida Atlantic Owls at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Illinois averages 8.3 made 3-pointers per game, 1.3 more made shots than the 7.0 per game Florida Atlantic gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: Terrence Shannon Jr. is scoring 20.0 points …

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

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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

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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 …

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