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Northwestern lands 15 players Feb 5, 2014 12:00 AM
Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald sounded almost giddy as he looked toward the future and unveiled the latest recruiting class. The Wildcats officially added 15 players Wednesday on national signing day as they try to pick themselves up from a disappointing season, including quarterback Clayton Thorson of Wheaton.
Illinois adds class heavy on defense, receivers Feb 5, 2014 12:00 AM
The Illinois signing class isn’t particularly big at 18 players. And packed with primarily two- and three-star recruits, it isn’t highly rated. But second-year head coach Tim Beckman said Wednesday he hopes a group heavy on defense and receivers and peppered with junior college transfers will fill some of the holes on a team that went 4-8 in 2013.
No. 10 Michigan falls at Indiana Feb 2, 2014 12:00 AM
Georgetown beats No. 7 Michigan State Feb 1, 2014 12:00 AM
Northwestern grounds Gophers 55-54 Feb 1, 2014 12:00 AM
No. 24 Ohio State defeats No. 14 Wisconsin Feb 1, 2014 12:00 AM
DePaul to host Big East tournament in March Jan 31, 2014 12:00 AM
Conference tournament time will be here soon, and Chicago is playing host to the Big East women's tournament.
Northwestern upsets No. 14 Wisconsin 65-56 Jan 29, 2014 12:00 AM
Drew Crawford scored a season-high 30 points, JerShon Cobb added all 10 of his points in the second half and Northwestern upset cold-shooting No. 14 Wisconsin 65-56 on Wednesday night. It was Northwestern’s first win over the Badgers in Madison since 1996.
NU players organize to shine light on broken system Jan 28, 2014 12:00 AM
University administrators have only themselves to blame for Northwestern football players petitioning to have a union represent them. The problem isn't that these athletes aren't paid. It's that so much more is being asked of them.
Illini lose 6th straight, fall to Hoosiers 56-46 Jan 26, 2014 12:00 AM
Kevin “Yogi” Ferrell scored 15 of his 17 points in the second half, leading Indiana past Illinois 56-46 on Sunday. The Hoosiers (13-7, 3-4) ended a two-game losing streak to split the season series. Illinois (13-8, 2-6) was led by Rayvonte Rice with 20 but lost its sixth straight. The Fighting Illini have not won since Jan. 4, and this one prevented them from taking their first lead in the Indiana series since 1975.
Northwestern can't keep up with Iowa, falls 76-50Jan 25, 2014 12:00 AM
Northwestern isn’t on the level of No. 10 Iowa. That was apparent Saturday. Drew Crawford had 20 points for the Wildcats in a 76-50 loss to the Hawkeyes. Northwestern (10-11, 3-5 Big Ten) had won three of four but never led and couldn’t keep up with Iowa, which outscored them 46-26 in the second half. The Wildcats only shot 36.4 percent from the field (20 of 55).
Giants’ O-lineman Diehl retires Jan 24, 2014 12:00 AM
After getting permission from his 7-year-old daughter, New York Giants offensive lineman David Diehl has retired after an 11-year career that included two Super Bowl championships. Diehl, who was born in Chicago and played high school football at Brother Rice, was a fifth-round draft pick out of the University of Illinois.
Illini fall again, lose 62-55 to OSU Jan 23, 2014 12:00 AM
LaQuinton Ross scored 18 points and Smith had 16 — and each added critical points down the stretch — to help No. 17 Ohio State end a four-game skid with a 62-55 win over Illinois on Thursday night.
Minnesota takes down No. 9 Wisconsin, 81-68 Jan 22, 2014 12:00 AM
DeAndre Mathieu and Mo Walker each scored 18 points, an outside-inside combination that pushed Minnesota to an 81-68 victory Wednesday night over No. 9 Wisconsin, the Badgers’ third straight loss.
Michigan tops Iowa 75-67, sets up showdown vs. MSU Jan 22, 2014 12:00 AM
Nik Stauskas scored 26 points, and No. 21 Michigan held off No. 10 Iowa 75-67 on Wednesday night to remain unbeaten in the Big Ten. The Wolverines (14-4, 6-0) have won eight straight to set up a showdown in East Lansing on Saturday night with rival Michigan State, the Big Ten’s only other unbeaten team in conference play.
Illinois’ Groce: Angry outbursts over the line Jan 22, 2014 12:00 AM
Defense carries Northwestern past Indiana 54-47 Jan 18, 2014 12:00 AM
Tre Demps scored 13 of his 15 points in the second half and Northwestern defeated Indiana 54-47 on Saturday. Drew Crawford added 17 points and 11 rebounds as the Wildcats (9-10, 2-4 Big Ten) won their first Big Ten road game since Jan. 17, 2013, at Illinois.
Mike North video: Expect success from Chris Collins at NU Jan 15, 2014 12:00 AM
Former Northwestern men’s basketball coach Bill Carmody was given more than 10 years at NU, but Mike North says you can expect Chris Collins to make things happen there in 3 years.
Hoosiers upset No. 3 Wisconsin 75-72 Jan 14, 2014 12:00 AM
Kevin “Yogi” Ferrell scored 25 points Tuesday night, leading Indiana to a stunning 75-72 upset over previously unbeaten Wisconsin. The third-ranked Badgers (16-1, 3-1 Big Ten) were trying to become the first team ever to win 13 straight games over the Hoosiers (12-5, 2-2).
Freshmen helping No. 3 Wisconsin roll Jan 13, 2014 12:00 AM
Two talented freshmen have exceeded expectations for Wisconsin, quelling coach Bo Ryan’s preseason concerns by helping the undefeated Badgers climb to a No. 3 ranking. On a team that has just one senior in the rotation, freshmen Nigel Hayes and Bronson Koenig have come on to help the Badgers to a 16-0 start, the best in school history.