E.J. Liddell scored 26 points and No. 21 Ohio State beat No. 14 Illinois 87-81 in a brutal Big Ten matchup on Saturday.The game was especially physical in the second half. One technical was called, on … [Read more...] about Liddell, No. 21 Ohio St power past No. 14 Illinois 87-81
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Cockburn leads No. 12 Illinois past Northwestern 81-56
Illinois coach Brad Underwood went to talk to his team at halftime and saw exactly what he needed to see.The 12th-ranked Illini were angry and disappointed — and they took it out on Northwestern.Kofi … [Read more...] about Cockburn leads No. 12 Illinois past Northwestern 81-56
Dosunmu, Cockburn lead No. 18 Illinois past Penn State 98-81
Illinois coach Brad Underwood isn’t going to change his mind or his tune all season, especially if Ayo Dosunmu keeps playing like this.Dosunmu scored 21 of his 30 points in the second half to lead the … [Read more...] about Dosunmu, Cockburn lead No. 18 Illinois past Penn State 98-81
Dotson paces Penn State in win over Illinois
Jahan Dotson sliced his way through Illinois defenders as if he were juking through a gauntlet of orange practice cones on Saturday night.It’s become typical for Penn State’s top wideout who has … [Read more...] about Dotson paces Penn State in win over Illinois
Illinois hires Bielema as coach to lift struggling program
Bret Bielema, who led Wisconsin to three Rose Bowls before a disappointing run at Arkansas, is returning to the Big Ten Ten and his home state to coach Illinois.The Illini hired Bielema to replace the … [Read more...] about Illinois hires Bielema as coach to lift struggling program
Cockburn scores 33 as No. 13 Illinois routs Minnesota 92-65
Kofi Cockburn scored a career-high 33 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in only 25 minutes to lead No. 13 Illinois past Minnesota 92-65 in the Big Ten opener for both teams Tuesday night.Freshman guard … [Read more...] about Cockburn scores 33 as No. 13 Illinois routs Minnesota 92-65
Missouri holds off late charge, beats No. 6 Illinois 81-78
Missouri held off a late charge from No. 6 Illinois and overcame 36 points from Fighting Illini star Ayo Dosunmu for an 81-78 victory Saturday night.Dru Smith had 17 points, Javon Pickett had 14 … [Read more...] about Missouri holds off late charge, beats No. 6 Illinois 81-78
Missouri holds off late charge, beats No. 6 Illinois 81-78
Missouri held off a late charge from No. 6 Illinois and overcame 36 points from Fighting Illini star Ayo Dosunmu for an 81-78 victory Saturday night.Dru Smith had 17 points, Javon Pickett had 14 … [Read more...] about Missouri holds off late charge, beats No. 6 Illinois 81-78
Porter leads way as No. 15 Northwestern runs over Illinois
Cam Porter ran for a career-high 142 yards and two touchdowns, Evan Hull added a season-best 149 yards on the ground, and No. 15 Northwestern tuned up for the Big Ten championship game by beating … [Read more...] about Porter leads way as No. 15 Northwestern runs over Illinois
No. 2 Baylor uses stout defense to get past No. 5 Illinois
Scott Drew watched No. 2 Baylor's first two games in quarantine.When he returned to the sideline Wednesday night, he found himself coaching in a vastly different atmosphere — and relying on a familiar … [Read more...] about No. 2 Baylor uses stout defense to get past No. 5 Illinois