University of Illinois
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Illinois plays through a demanding stretch with a virus hindering multiple playersFeb 19, 2025 11:39 am - Illinois wasn't showing any hard feelings toward its opponent when it declined to participate in a postgame handshake. As several players deal with a virus, the Fighting Illini just wanted to make sure they didn't spread germs while congratulating Wisconsin after losing 95-74 to the 11th-ranked Badgers on Tuesday night.
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Tonje scores 31 as No. 11 Wisconsin beats Illinois 95-74 for 5th straight win
Feb 18, 2025 10:05 pm - MADISON, Wis. — John Tonje scored 31 points and No. 11 Wisconsin beat Illinois 95-74 on Tuesday night to earn its fifth straight victory and end its recent run of futilit...
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Illinois loses freshman forward Morez Johnson Jr. to a broken wrist
Feb 17, 2025 5:54 pm - CHAMPAIGN — Illinois forward Morez Johnson Jr. is out indefinitely after breaking his wrist while making a spectacular block over the weekend. Coach Brad Underwood announ...
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No. 11 Michigan State beats Illinois 79-65; Izzo passes Knight in Big Ten coaching victoriesFeb 15, 2025 10:07 pm - CHAMPAIGN — Jaxson Kohler had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Tre Holloman scored 14 points and No. 11 Michigan State rallied to beat Illinois 79-65 on Saturday night giving ...
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Illinois uses Jakucionis' 24 points to help blunt UCLA comeback bid in 83-78 win
Feb 11, 2025 9:48 pm - CHAMPAIGN — Kasparas Jakucionis scored 24 points and Tomislav Ivisic scored 16 points and Illinois held off UCLA for an 83-78 win over UCLA on Tuesday night to end the Br...
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Will Riley and Kasparas Jakucionis key resurgence for No. 23 Illinois in 95-74 romp past MinnesotaFeb 08, 2025 9:13 pm - Will Riley had 27 points, nine rebounds and seven assists off the bench and Kasparas Jakucionis had 24 points to help No. 23 Illinois get back on track with a 95-74 victory over Minnesota. Tomislav Ivisic added 18 points and 11 rebounds as the Illini improved to 16-8 and 8-6 in the Big Ten.
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Will Riley scores 24, No. 18 Illinois mounts late comeback to beat Ohio State 87-79
Feb 02, 2025 5:13 pm - CHAMPAIGN — Will Riley scored 20 of his 24 points in the second half and No. 18 Illinois rallied from an 11-point deficit to beat Ohio State 87-79 on Sunday. Morez Johnso...
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No. 18 Illinois trying to regain its mojo with big man Tomislav Ivisic out indefinitelyJan 31, 2025 3:06 pm - Illinois flipped its roster after making a run to the Elite Eight last season and coach Brad Underwood knew there would be highs and lows navigating the season with the second-youngest roster in the Power Four. It took a while but the 18th-ranked Illini have hit a rough patch.
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Brice Williams takes over in OT and finishes with 27 in Nebraska's 80-74 win over No. 18 IllinoisJan 30, 2025 10:21 pm - Brice Williams scored eight points in overtime and finished with 27 as Nebraska ended a six-game losing streak with an 80-74 win over No. 18 Illinois. The Huskers never trailed while knocking off a third ranked opponent in the same season for the first time since 2013-14.
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Kylan Boswell scores 17 points as No. 17 Illinois defeats Northwestern 83-74
Jan 26, 2025 5:16 pm - CHAMPAIGN — Kylan Boswell scored 17 points and had six rebounds to lead No. 17 Illinois over Northwestern 83-74 on Sunday. Morez Johnson Jr. had 15 points, nine rebounds ...