Illinois a factor as Big Ten race reaches midway point
After a dramatic victory at Michigan last weekend, Illinois coach Brad Underwood was asked about the fact that his team had taken sole possession of first place in the Big Ten.
Dosunmu's shot lifts No. 21 Illinois over Michigan 64-62
Ayo Dosunmu hit a contested jumper from the free throw line with 0.5 seconds remaining to give No. 21 Illinois a 64-62 victory over Michigan on Saturday.
Charles scores 20, No. 20 Maryland women beat Illinois
Kaila Charles had 20 points and nine rebounds to help No. 20 Maryland beat Illinois 79-60 on Thursday night.
Big Ten suspends Illinois' Alan Griffin 2 games
The Big Ten suspended Illinois guard Alan Griffin two games Thursday for stepping on Purdue's Sasha Stefanovic.
No. 21 Illini run away in 2nd half to sweep Purdue
After watching No. 21 Illinois play an uncharacteristic first half Tuesday night, coach Brad Underwood gave his team some simple instructions.
Illinois 75, Northwestern 71
Illinois beat Northwestern 75-71 Saturday with 16 points from Trent Frazier.
Illinois assistant Gill Byrd leaves program; 2 others join
Illinois defensive passing game coordinator and safeties coach Gill Byrd said Friday he is leaving the program because of an unspecified illness in his family.
Dosunmu, Cockburn lift Illinois over Rutgers 54-51
Ayo Dosunmu scored 18 points and Kofi Cockburn added 11 and grabbed 17 rebounds and Illinois held off Rutgers 54-51 at home on Saturday.
Ali Patberg scores 19, No. 12 Indiana women beat Illinois 83-42
Ali Patberg scored 19 points, Mackenzie Holmes had 16 points and eight rebounds, and No. 12 Indiana beat Illinois 83-42 on Monday night for its ninth straight victory in the series.
Illinois beats Purdue 63-37
Illinois defeated Purdue 63-37 on Sunday.
No. 14 Michigan St. tops Illinois 76-56, stays atop Big Ten
Michigan State played perhaps its best game of the season at least in part because Cassius Winston and Xavier Tillman were clicking together on the court.
Garbers big day leads Cal past Illinois in Redbox Bowl
Garbers threw four touchdown passes and ran for another score, leading California to a 35-20 win over Illinois on Monday in the Redbox Bowl.
Kofi Cockburn powers Illinois past North Carolina A&T 95-64
Kofi Cockburn scored a career-high 26 points and Illinois beat North Carolina A&T 95-64 on Sunday.
Dru Smith scores 19 points as Missouri beats Illinois 63-56
The Missouri Tigers beat the Illinois Fighting Illini 63-56 on Saturday.
Alan Griffin scores 15 to lead Illinois over Old Dominion 69-55
Alan Griffin scored 15 points and Ayo Dosunmu added 14 and Illinois beat Old Dominion 69-55 on Saturday.
Kofi Cockburn helps Illinois upset No. 5 Michigan 71-62
The 7-foot Illinois freshman from Jamaica had 19 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks to help Illinois upset No. 5 Michigan 71-62 on Wednesday night.
Illini sell more beer than expected at home football games
Football fans have been thirstier than expected, University of Illinois athletic officials said.
Illinois snaps 5-year bowl drought with Dec. 30 Redbox Bowl
Illinois will face California in the Redbox Bowl on Dec. 30.
Maryland beats Illinois 59-58
No. 3 Maryland rallied from 15 down Saturday to beat Illinois 59-58.
Miami holds off furious Illinois comeback to win 81-79
Chris Lykes scored 28 points and Miami held off a furious second-half comeback to beat Illinois 81-79 on Monday.