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Illinois guard RJ Melendez (15) makes a pass around Purdue forward Mason Gillis (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, March 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 5 Purdue tops Illinois 76-71

By Mark Ambrogi Mar. 05, 2023 03:17 PM EST

Illinois' Coleman Hawkins celebrates as his team takes a lead during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won in double overtime 91-87. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Illinois holds off Michigan 91-87 in double overtime

Mar. 02, 2023 10:35 PM EST

Ohio State's Brice Sensabaugh, right, drives to the basket as Illinois' Coleman Hawkins defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State snaps losing streak with 72-60 win over Illinois

Feb. 26, 2023 02:46 PM EST

Illinois deals Minnesota 10th straight defeat 78-69

Feb. 20, 2023 11:27 PM EST
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Matthew Mayer scored 22 points and Illinois handed Minnesota its 10th straight loss with a 78-69 victory on Monday night. Mayer...

Brown leads No. 18 Michigan women to 74-57 win over Illinois

Feb. 02, 2023 08:46 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Leigha Brown scored 27 points to propel No. 18 Michigan to a 74-57 victory over Illinois on Thursday night. Brown sank 10 of 13...

No. 22 Illinois women fend off Michigan State 86-76

Jan. 29, 2023 08:22 PM EST
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Makira Cook totaled 26 points, Genesis Bryant scored 21 and Adalia McKenzie added a double-double to help No. 22 Illinois beat Michigan State...

Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann shouts during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio)
Shannon scores 17, Illinois beats Ohio State 69-60

Jan. 24, 2023 10:00 PM EST

Ohio State guard Taylor Mikesell (24) shoots in front of Illinois guard Genesis Bryant (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
No. 3 Ohio State avoids upset scare, downs Illinois 87-81

By Jacob Benge Jan. 08, 2023 03:24 PM EST

Illinois' Jayden Epps (3) eyes the basket against Texas' Marcus Carr (5) in overtime during the team's NCAA college basketball game in the Jimmy V Classic, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
No. 17 Illinois rallies late, beats No. 2 Texas 85-78 in OT

By Larry Fleisher Dec. 06, 2022 10:06 PM EST

Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr., front, goes to the basket for a layup during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
No. 22 Maryland tops No. 16 Illinois 71-66 to stay unbeaten

By Noah Trister Dec. 02, 2022 11:43 PM EST

Syracuse's Mounir Hima grabs a rebound during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio)
Hawkins has triple-double, No. 16 Illinois thumps Syracuse

By Gavin Good Nov. 29, 2022 09:58 PM EST

Illinois' Dain Dainja (42) lays the ball up as Lindenwood's Remy Lemovou (42) and Cam Burrell (5) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio)
Clark, Melendez lead Illinois in 92-59 rout of Lindenwood

By Gavin Good Nov. 25, 2022 10:59 PM EST

Connecticut forward Adama Sanogo, right, shoots over Oregon center Kel'el Ware during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Invitational tournament in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Texas State Bobcats at Hawai'i Warriors 11/27/2022

Nov. 24, 2022 09:12 PM EST

Virginia's Jayden Gardner (1) celebrates after Virginia defeated Illinois in an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
No. 16 Virginia beats No. 19 Illinois to cap emotional week

By Mark Anderson Nov. 20, 2022 05:52 PM EST

Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. celebrates a 3-point basket against UCLA during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
Shannon scores 29, No. 15 Illinois rallies past No. 8 UCLA

By Mark Anderson Nov. 19, 2022 12:18 AM EST

Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. reaches for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Monmouth, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio)
Shannon scores 30 as No. 19 Illinois routs Monmouth 103-65

By Gavin Good Nov. 14, 2022 11:37 PM EST

Illinois' Dain Dainja (42) gets in the face of Kansas City's Tyler Andrews after a shot by Kansas City's RayQuawndis Mitchell was blocked during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio)
Dainja dominates as No. 23 Illinois tops Kansas City, 86-48

By Gavin Good Nov. 11, 2022 11:22 PM EST

Norfolk State guard Joe Bryant Jr. shoots a three point shot over Baylor forward Jalen Bridges in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
George scores 23 points for No. 5 Baylor over Norfolk State

Nov. 11, 2022 10:35 PM EST

Illinois' Coleman Hawkins (33) shoots as Eastern Illinois' Jermaine Hamlin (34) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio)
Shannon scores 24 as Illinois beats Eastern Illinois 87-57

By Gavin Good Nov. 07, 2022 11:37 PM EST

Texas Tech forward Kevin Obanor (0) shoots against Oklahoma forward Jacob Groves during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Feb. 9, 2022, in Norman, Okla. Texas Tech returners from last season include Obanor, who had double-doubles in each of the Red Raiders’ three NCAA Tournament games as they made another NCAA Sweet 16. 600 words, photos. (AP Photo/Garett Fisbeck, File)
No. 25 Texas Tech newcomers are younger for Adams this time

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 21, 2022 12:42 PM EDT