University of Illinois
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O'Donnell: Pearl is drawing attention to the seamier side of NCAA basketballMar 21, 2026 3:30 pm - Jim O’Donnell: Bruce Pearl’s deeper history with the NCAA makes him a most curious choice to be a prime face of an annual event that still tries to sell its core wholesomeness.
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Penn forward TJ Power's status for first-round game vs. No. 3 Illinois uncertain because of illness
Mar 18, 2026 4:29 pm - GREENVILLE, S.C. — Penn forward TJ Power’s status for the Quakers’ first-round NCAA Tournament game on Thursday night against No. 3 seed Illinois is uncertain after he mi...
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Defending national champion Florida is a No. 1 seed for March Madness, Illinois lurking in South
Mar 15, 2026 7:22 pm - Defending national champion Florida's path to another Final Four could include a rematch with Houston, whom it beat in the final a year ago, only this time in a South Reg...
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Close, but no trophy: Illini falter late in loss to WisconsinMar 13, 2026 7:33 pm - Illinois suffered its fourth overtime loss in the last five weeks and was knocked out of the Big Ten Tournament with a 91-88 loss to Wisconsin on Friday at the United Center.
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To build a Final Four contender, Illinois basketball looked 5,000 miles east — to the Balkans
Mar 12, 2026 10:00 am - The back of the Illinois team bus is a Balkan party after most road wins. Tomislav Ivisic is banging the ceiling on drums. His twin brother, Zvonimir Ivisic, is on his feet and pumping his fist to the beat. David Mirkovic is on vocals … or at least the loudest one.
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David Mirkovic scores 22 points to help No. 11 Illinois to a 78-72 victory over Maryland
Mar 08, 2026 6:04 pm - COLLEGE PARK, Md. — David Mirkovic had 22 points and 11 rebounds as No. 11 Illinois held off Maryland 78-72 on Sunday. The Terrapins (11-20, 4-16 Big Ten) have had a desu...
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Illinois runs out of gas against No. 9-ranked Iowa in Big Ten tourney quarterfinals
Mar 06, 2026 8:46 pm - Ava Heiden scored 16 points and Hannah Stuelke finished with 13 points and five rebounds despite playing with an injured right elbow, leading No. 9 Iowa past 10th-seeded Illinois 64-58 on Friday night and into the Big Ten Tournament semifinals.
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Parchment scores 15, Illinois women win 71-69 over No. 18 Michigan State in Big Ten Tournament
Mar 05, 2026 8:18 pm - Cearah Parchment scored 15 points, and Destiny Jackson added 14 for No. 10-seeded Illinois in a 71-69 win over No. 10-seeded Michigan State in the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday night.
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Wallace, Jackson help Illinois women beat Wisconsin 82-70 at Big Ten Tournament
Mar 04, 2026 7:58 pm - Berry Wallace scored 22 points, Destiny Jackson added 21, and No. 10 seed Illinois beat 15th-seeded Wisconsin 82-70 on Wednesday in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament.
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Andrej Stojakovic scores 21 points, No. 11 Illinois beats Oregon 80-54
Mar 03, 2026 10:42 pm - CHAMPAIGN — Andrej Stojakovic had 21 points and 12 rebounds off the bench to lead No. 11 Illinois to an 80-54 victory over Oregon on Tuesday night. David Mirkovic added 1...