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International flavor helping Illinois shine on March Madness stage again
Illinois coach Brad Underwood has looked all over the map for players. The result has Illinois one win away from advancing beyond the NCAA Tournament’s opening weekend for a second straight year. ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Rice, Queen help No. 11 Maryland rout No. 24 Illinois 88-65 in Big Ten quarterfinals
Rodney Rice scored 26 points, Derik Queen had 19 points and 10 rebounds and No. 11 Maryland routed No. 24 Illinois 88-65 on Friday night in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Kylan Boswell scores 24 points to help No. 24 Illinois beats Iowa 106-94 in Big Ten tourney
Kylan Boswell scored a career-high 24 points and four other Illinois players finished in double digits as the 24th-ranked Fighting Illini beat 15th-seeded Iowa 106-94 in a wild second-round Big Ten ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Kylan Boswell scores 24 points to help No. 24 Illinois beat Iowa 106-94 in Big Ten tourney
Tre White had 22 points and Tomislav Ivisic added 19 points, 10 rebounds and six assists as Illinois (21-11) won its fourth straight. The Illini face No. 11 Maryland in Friday’s third quarterfinal ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
In dominant UConn win, Paige Bueckers wasn't spectacular. Here's why that's a good thing
Paige Bueckers helped teammates shine as UConn downed Arkansas State 103-34. See what coach Geno Auriemma said about Huskies' NCAA tournament strategyYahoo Sports - 3d -
Potential Sixers draft prospect Tre Johnson shines, but Texas falls
Potential Philadelphia 76ers draft pick Tre Johnson shines, but Texas falls to Xavier in the First Four of the NCAA Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
How the miracle of March Madness shined its light on Alabama State basketball with last second win
How the miracle of March Madness shined light on Alabama State basketball with last-second win to give the Hornets their first NCAA Tournament victory.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Purdue/USC winner to play Illinois
© Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Purdue and USC will wrap up the Big Ten Tournament day two in the fourth and final game on Thursday night.The teams now know who they'll be playing against on ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Illinois State, Presbyterian play in CBI Tournament
Presbyterian Blue Hose (14-18, 7-10 Big South) vs. Illinois State Redbirds (19-14, 11-11 MVC) Daytona Beach, Florida; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Illinois State and Presbyterian square off ...ABC News - 4d -
Iowa basketball coach ejected during Big Ten Tournament vs Illinois
Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery got the heave-ho during the Hawkeyes' battle vs. Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Takeaways as Illinois bounces Iowa basketball from Big Ten Tournament
Was this the end for Payton Sandfort and Fran McCaffery? The biggest takeaways from Iowa's loss vs. No. 25 Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
IBCA releases 10 Illinois Ms. Basketball nominees for 2025 season
Here are the 10 nominees for 2025 Illinois Ms. Basketball, named by the IBCA and the Chicago Tribune. The award is scheduled to be announced in April.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
What to know about Illinois basketball's Tomislav Ivisic and where he's from
Tomislav Ivisic is a versatile, sharp-shooting 7-footer for the Illinois Fighting Illini basketball program.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
March Madness: What did Illinois say about Texas on Sunday?
Here is everything that Illinois had to say about Texas during its NCAA Tournament press conferences on Sunday.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
What's next for Illinois basketball? Transfer portal, NBA, recruiting and more
Illinois basketball finished the 2024-25 season in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32. What's next for the Illini? We take a lookYahoo Sports - 2d -
Big Ten Tournament - Illinois vs. Maryland Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats
Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Maryland Terrapins Game PreviewYahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Xavier vs Illinois Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats for 2025 March Madness
Xavier Musketeers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Game PreviewYahoo Sports - 5d -
Illinois vs. Kentucky Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends, and Stats for 2025 March Madness
Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Kentucky Wildcats Game PreviewYahoo Sports - 4d -
Tiger softball claims Braggin' Rights
Then the Tiger bats broke through with the help of a single swing. Every run scored in the bottom of the fifth or later Tuesday as the Missouri Tigers beat the Illinois Fighting Illini 5-3 at ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Can't Wait For Saturday Illinois defensive lineman Edwards has the right attitude
Mar. 14—*** Why do I like Pro Day so much? Because players realize their time at Illinois is running out and often reflect on their journey. A pack of reporters saw touching moments from the eight ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Illinois State squares off against Presbyterian in CBI Tournament
Presbyterian Blue Hose (14-18, 7-10 Big South) vs. Illinois State Redbirds (19-14, 11-11 MVC) Daytona Beach, Florida; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Illinois State and Presbyterian square off ...ABC News - 3d -
Peoria native and former Illinois lineman has a new home in NFL
Kendrick Green, a former Peoria High and Illinois lineman, has moved on in NFL free agency, signing a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Keys to victory, players to watch, prediction for Xavier vs. Illinois in NCAA Tournament
After a win over Texas at UD Arena, Xavier heads to another familiar venue for its first-round matchup with Illinois Friday at Fiserv Forum.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Texas vs Illinois prediction, picks for 2025 women's NCAA Tournament
The Women's March Madness second round includes No. 1 Texas vs. No. 8 Illinois. See expert game picks, predictions for 2025 NCAA Tournament bracket.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Bryant scores 17 and leads No. 8 Illinois to 1st March Madness win in 25 years over No. 9 Creighton
Genesis Bryant scored 17 points and No. 8 Illinois earned its first NCAA Tournament victory in 25 years Saturday night with a 66-57 win over No. 9 Creighton. Illinois' tough defense frustrated ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Dent, Northern Illinois beat Central Michigan 83-81 in double OT
James Dent Jr. scored 36 points to lead the Northern Illinois Huskies, including the game-winning jump shot with one second remaining in double overtime, and the Huskies defeated the Central ...ABC News - Mar. 8 -
No. 3 Kentucky knows a physical challenge awaits with No. 6 Illinois
MILWAUKEE — No. 3 seed Kentucky is a slight underdog to No. 6 Illinois as they get ready to meet in the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament. Tipoff on Sunday is 4:15 p.m. CT in Fiserv Arena. “We’ve ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Sterling's Madison Austin named All-State second team by Illinois Media
Mar. 25—The Illinois Media All-State girls basketball teams were released Tuesday, with a trio of Sauk Valley area players earning spots. In Class 3A, Sterling senior Madison Austin was voted to ...Yahoo Sports - 15h -
How to watch Illinois basketball in Big Ten quarterfinals today: Time, TV channel, streaming
It's Brad Underwood and Illinois vs Maryland in a Big Ten Tournament college basketball quarterfinal in Indianapolis. Here's how to watch and stream.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Illinois high school boys basketball all-state teams: Coaches pick top IHSA players
The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association announced its all-state teams for the 2024-25 IHSA boys basketball season.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Here's what happened the last time Brad Underwood's Illinois team played Xavier
Ayo Dosunmu became a Chicago Bulls guard, but his Illinois team couldn't beat Xavier in Hawaii in 2018.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Who does Illinois basketball play next in 2025 NCAA Tournament? Second round bracket update
The Illinois Fighting Illini are moving on to the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament. The Kentucky Wildcats await.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Illinois basketball vs Kentucky prediction: Our pick for 2025 NCAA tournament second round
It’s the Illinois Fighting Illini vs Kentucky in the March Madness bracket. Here’s our prediction for the 2025 NCAA tournament basketball game.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Bryant scores 17, leads No. 8 Illinois to first March Madness win in 25 years over No. 9 Creighton
Illinois came into the NCAA Tournament on a four-game losing skid and hadn’t won a game since Feb. 16.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Brown: Kentucky basketball playing Illinois in wrong location. But UK keeps eye on road
The NCAA Tournament selection committee did Kentucky basketball no favors by allowing Illinois to play so close to home in Milwaukee.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Texas women's hoops is heading to the Sweet 16 with win over Illinois, 65-48
The Texas Longhorns Women's Basketball team is heading to the Sweet 16. The Longhorns rallied past Illinois.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The 10 Illinois Mr. Basketball nominees for 2025, including three from Peoria area
Here are the 10 nominees for 2025 Illinois Mr. Basketball, named by the IBCA and the Chicago Tribune. The award is scheduled to be announced in April.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Lundblade's 14 lead Belmont over Illinois State in Missouri Valley Conference Tournament 76-63
Led by Tyler Lundblade's 14 points, the Belmont Bruins defeated the Illinois State Redbirds 76-63 in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament on FridayABC News - Mar. 7 -
Jakucionis' 3-pointer completes Illinois' rally for 88-80 win over No. 18 Purdue
Kasparas Jakucionis hit a 3-pointer with 40 seconds left to put Illinois ahead for good, and the Illini rallied past No. 18 Purdue 88-80ABC News - Mar. 8 -
Illinois schedule, TV channel: How to watch March Madness NCAA Tournament game
What time is the Illinois NCAA Tournament game? How to watch Fighting Illini March Madness game on Friday, March 21 on TV.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17