Will Riley ignited a second-half surge, scoring 20 of his 24 points to help No. 18 Illinois rally from an 11-point deficit and secure an 87-79 win over Ohio State on Sunday.
Nebraska (13-8, 3-7) defeated #18 Illinois (14-7, 6-5) 80-74 in overtime, snapping the Illini’s nine-game win streak over the Huskers. The loss also broke Illinois’ three-game win streak at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
In a commanding 74-38 victory over Purdue on Monday night at State Farm Center, Illinois not only secured its first win against the Boilermakers since 2021 but also witnessed Kendall Bostic set a new career rebounding record.
Efrem Winters, a legend in Illinois basketball during the 1980s, has passed away at the age of 61 following a prolonged battle with illness. Winters, known for his slam dunks and dominant presence in the post, played a pivotal role in restoring Illinois to national prominence under Coach Lou Henson.
Illinois extended its dominance over Northwestern with a 78-55 victory at State Farm Center, marking the team’s ninth-straight win against their in-state rivals, a streak dating back to February 28.
Illinois delivered a dominant performance on Thursday night, cruising to an 85-60 road victory over Northwestern. With the win, the Illini claimed their fifth consecutive victory over the Wildcats and improved to 14-5 overall and 4-4 in Big Ten play.
Illinois struggled on Thursday night as they fell 91-70 to Maryland, despite standout performances from several players. Maryland’s Julian Reese dominated the game with 27 points and 17 rebounds, while Derik Queen added 25 points, leading the Terrapins to a commanding victory over the No. 17 ranked Illini.
No. 22 Michigan State women’s basketball beat Illinois 86-68 on Sunday at the State Farm Center. The Spartans secured their third straight victory and their second consecutive Big Ten road win, improving to 15-3 overall and 5-2 in conference play.
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The Fighting Illini women’s basketball team enjoyed a dominant 68-54 win over the Hoosiers Thursday night on the road.