Articles filed under Basketball
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Waukegan defense stymies Stevenson, earns share of NSC titleFeb 19, 2025 10:03 pm - Waukegan put it all together in a 67-55 victory over Stevenson on Wednesday, which meant the two teams will share the North Suburban Conference title.
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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 winFeb 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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Dawson's 24 help Loyola Chicago knock off Davidson 77-69Feb 18, 2025 8:52 pm - DAVIDSON, N.C. — Jayden Dawson scored 24 points as Loyola Chicago beat Davidson 77-69 on Tuesday night. Dawson shot 7 for 13 (5 for 10 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from...
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The idea of a US vs. World matchup in the NBA All-Star Game has some player supportFeb 17, 2025 7:25 pm - SAN FRANCISCO — Victor Wembanyama has already gone up against the U.S. in international events, most notably last year's Paris Olympics when he led France's march to the ...
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Notre Dame moves up to No. 1 in AP poll for first time since 2019 after UCLA suffers 1st lossFeb 17, 2025 6:04 pm - Notre Dame is the new No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll, ascending to the top spot Monday for the first time since 2019. The Fighting Irish rep...
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Auburn stays at No. 1 in AP Top 25 for 6th straight week, Florida up to No. 2; Louisville returnsFeb 17, 2025 6:01 pm - Auburn's win at Alabama assured the Tigers would keep the No. 1 ranking in The Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll for a sixth consecutive week. The Tig...
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Illinois loses freshman forward Morez Johnson Jr. to a broken wristFeb 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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Shaq's OGs win the 1st NBA All-Star mini-tournament, topping Chuck's Global Stars 41-25 in the finalFeb 16, 2025 10:06 pm - SAN FRANCISCO — The winning total last year: 211 points. The winning total this year: 41 points. An All-Star Game like none other — since it was three games, not one — st...
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UCLA, South Carolina, Texas and Notre Dame are No. 1 seeded teams in first NCAA Tournament revealFeb 16, 2025 8:01 pm - UCLA, South Carolina, Texas and Notre Dame would be the No. 1 seeds in the women's NCAA Tournament if it began now. The NCAA basketball selection committee on Sunday did ...