University of Illinois
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It took a few years, but Northwestern proved 2017 was no flukeMar 12, 2023 2:00 pm - Don't forget about all those decades when Northwestern playing in the NCAA Tournament felt like an impossible dream. Chris Collins finally got it done in 2017, then fell...
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Grit and grind mentality doing Big Ten no favorsMar 11, 2023 1:00 pm - Having the Big Ten Tournament back in Chicago for the first time in four years required some research. And it took just one glance at the event's Wikipedia page to find ...
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Rutgers survives grind against Michigan in Big Ten openerMar 09, 2023 8:00 am - Call it epic defense or the tightest possible lid on the basket, Thursday's opening game of the Big Ten Tournament featured an extended dry spell. Michigan hit just 1 of...
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Illini's third loss to Penn State a real kick in the rearMar 09, 2023 12:00 am - As Illinois went one-and-done in the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday, it was still tough to tell - is this a good team in theory or an actual good team? The Illini have a...
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McGraw: Maybe Big Ten is underrated this year? Tournament starts WednesdayMar 06, 2023 11:00 am - The college basketball world seems to be in "Won't Get Fooled Again" mode with the Big Ten. During the past two years, the Big Ten was regarded as one of the best confer...
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Shannon's surge rallies Illinois past No. 21 NorthwesternFeb 23, 2023 12:00 am - CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Terrence Shannon Jr. shook off a slow start in his return from a concussion, scoring 24 of his 26 points in the second half as Illinois rallied from an...
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Illinois deals Minnesota 10th straight defeat 78-69Feb 20, 2023 12:00 am - CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Matthew Mayer scored 22 points and Illinois handed Minnesota its 10th straight loss with a 78-69 victory on Monday night. Mayer made 7 of 14 shots with...
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Up-and-down Illini men's basketball team still on track for another trip to March MadnessJan 27, 2023 12:00 am - There have been some impressive highs. In early December, Illinois took down No. 2 Texas in an overtime thriller at Madison Square Garden. In late November, a furious ra...
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Illini beat Ohio State 69-60
Jan 24, 2023 12:00 am - CHAMPAIGN - Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 12 of his 17 points in the first half, Jayden Epps added 14 points in his second career start and Illinois beat Ohio State 69-60 ...
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Dainja, Mayer power Illinois past Michigan State, 75-66