Top-seeded Illinois cruises past Drexel 78-49 to open NCAA Tournament
Kofi Cockburn muscled his way to 18 points and Illinois cruised past 16th-seeded Drexel 78-49 Friday in the Illini’s first NCAA Tournament game as a No. 1 seed in 16 years.
President Obama releases NCAA tournament predictions
Former President Barack Obama released his NCAA tournament picks on Thursday, choosing Gonzaga to take home the men's title and Baylor to take home the women's title.
Illinois residents must travel to bet on Illini, Loyola
A state law on sports gambling law is making it difficult — but not impossible — for Illinois residents to bet on the University of Illinois men’s basketball team when March Madness kicks off this week.
Patient, relentless Underwood has top-seeded Illini rolling
Brad Underwood arrived at Illinois in the spring of 2017 tasked with trying to restore some of the swagger to a program that had become an afterthought in the Big Ten.
Third-ranked Illinois earns top seed in Midwest Region minutes after winning Big Ten Tournament
The Fighting Illini earned their third No. 1 seed and first since 2005.
Illini win Big Ten Tournament with 91-88 victory over Ohio State
GO ILLINI! Illinois beat Ohio State in overtime for the team's first Big Ten Tournament title since 2005.
Illini beat Iowa 82-71 to advance to Big Ten Tournament title game
The Illini will face No. 9 Ohio on Sunday. If they win, it'll be their first tournament title since 2005.
6 things to watch Thursday in the Big Ten Tournament (and how to win $1,000)
As the Big Ten Tournament moves on, you can get in the action for free and win $1,000! Here's how.
How to win big in the first round of the Big Ten Conference Tournament
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Dosunmu’s return powers No. 4 Illinois over No. 7 Ohio State
Ayo Dosunmu returned after missing three games with a concussion and facial injuries to score 19 points, and No. 4 Illinois rallied to beat No. 7 Ohio State 73-68.
Reeling Buckeyes look for answers with No. 4 Illinois ahead
No. 7 Ohio State is searching for answers to its perplexing February fade as No. 4 Illinois comes to town for the regular-season finale Saturday ahead of what promises to be an arduous Big Ten tournament.
No. 4 Illinois makes statement, dismantles No. 2 Michigan 76-53
Andre Curbelo scored 11 of his 17 points in the first half, and No. 4 Illinois dismantled No. 2 Michigan with a smothering defensive performance, routing the Wolverines 76-53 on Tuesday night.
Next Big Ten Showdown: No. 2 Michigan vs. No. 4 Illinois
The second-ranked Wolverines host fourth-ranked Illinois on Tuesday night in the next marquee matchup of this Big Ten season.
Illinois beats Wisconsin 74-69
Illinois was playing without All-American candidate Ayo Dosunmu, who missed a second straight game after breaking his nose during a loss at Michigan State.
Cockburn scores 24 as No. 5 Illinois tops Nebraska 86-70
Kofi Cockburn scored 24 points, freshman Adam Miller added 18 and No. 5 Illinois beat Nebraska 86-70 on Thursday night.
Michigan St tops No. 5 Illinois 81-72, bolsters NCAA chances
Aaron Henry scored 20 points and Joshua Langford had 15 points and a career-high 16 rebounds to lead Michigan State past the Fighting Illini 81-72 on Tuesday night, bolstering its chances of playing in college basketball’s showcase.
Illinois sails past Minnesota 94-63
Kofi Cockburn scored 22 points in 24 minutes as the Illini cruised past Minnesota 94-63.
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The Golden Gophers are on the NCAA bubble. A win over the fifth ranked Illini would go a long way to sealing a berth.
Benzan’s 22 lead No. 9 Maryland past Illinois 103-58
Katie Benzan scored 22 points, including 6 of 12 from 3-point range, to lead ninth-ranked Maryland to a 103-58 rout of Illinois on Wednesday.
Indiana overcomes horrible shooting to beat Illinois 58-50
No. 15 Indiana overcame a horrible shooting day to turn back Illinois 58-50.