Friday, March 22 2013 10:58 PM EDT2013-03-23 02:58:05 GMT
Brandon Paul and D.J. Richardson made consecutive 3-pointers to give Illinois the lead with 6 minutes left and the seventh-seeded Illini pulled out a tough 57-49 win over Colorado.
Brandon Paul and D.J. Richardson made consecutive 3-pointers to give Illinois the lead with 6 minutes left and the seventh-seeded Illini pulled out a tough 57-49 win over Colorado.
Sunday, April 28 2013 5:27 PM EDT2013-04-28 21:27:09 GMT
The Big Ten conference is going with "East" and "West" instead and switching to a nine-game scheduling format after presidents and chancellors approved the moves on Sunday.
The Big Ten conference is going with "East" and "West" instead and switching to a nine-game scheduling format after presidents and chancellors approved the moves on Sunday.
Monday, March 25 2013 12:30 AM EDT2013-03-25 04:30:24 GMT
Shane Larkin hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with a minute left and Miami kept possession on a ball knocked out of bounds that probably should have gone to Illinois, helping the Hurricanes hold on for a 63-59 victory Sunday...
Shane Larkin hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with a minute left and Miami kept possession on a ball knocked out of bounds that probably should have gone to Illinois, helping the Hurricanes hold on for a 63-59 victory Sunday night...
Monday, March 18 2013 12:46 AM EDT2013-03-18 04:46:30 GMT
First-year Illinois coach John Groce says he's just happy the team's NCAA Tournament bid means his senior players get a one more shot at a postseason run.
First-year Illinois coach John Groce says he's just happy the team's NCAA Tournament bid means his senior players get a one more shot at a postseason run.
Thursday, March 7 2013 6:15 PM EST2013-03-07 23:15:11 GMT
Morgan Paige scored 18 points, including two free throws with 3 seconds remaining, and 11th-seeded Wisconsin beat Illinois 58-57 in the first round of the Big Ten tournament on Thursday.
Morgan Paige scored 18 points, including two free throws with 3 seconds remaining, and 11th-seeded Wisconsin beat Illinois 58-57 in the first round of the Big Ten tournament on Thursday.
Sunday, February 10 2013 11:42 PM EST2013-02-11 04:42:42 GMT
Tyler Griffey capped a terrific week for Illinois with 16 points, and the Fighting Illini went 11 for 23 from 3-point range in a 57-53 win over No. 18 Minnesota on Sunday night.
Tyler Griffey capped a terrific week for Illinois with 16 points, and the Fighting Illini went 11 for 23 from 3-point range in a 57-53 win over No. 18 Minnesota on Sunday night.
Friday, February 8 2013 10:22 AM EST2013-02-08 15:22:54 GMT
Tyler Griffey made an uncontested layup at the buzzer off a baseline inbounds pass and Illinois beat No. 1 Indiana 74-72 on Thursday night, the fifth straight week the nation's top-ranked team has lost.
Tyler Griffey made an uncontested layup at the buzzer off a baseline inbounds pass and Illinois beat No. 1 Indiana 74-72 on Thursday night, the fifth straight week the nation's top-ranked team has lost.
Wednesday, February 6 2013 4:59 PM EST2013-02-06 21:59:44 GMT
Illinois has landed a 20-player recruiting class that includes two four-star recruits. Among them is the player the Illini believe is their quarterback of the future.
Illinois has landed a 20-player recruiting class that includes two four-star recruits. Among them is the player the Illini believe is their quarterback of the future.
Monday, January 28 2013 12:05 AM EST2013-01-28 05:05:56 GMT
Trey Burke scored 19 points and No. 2 Michigan never trailed after the opening minutes of a 74-60 win Sunday over Illinois that could push the Wolverines to No. 1 in the nation for the first time since the 1992-93...
Trey Burke scored 19 points and No. 2 Michigan never trailed after the opening minutes of a 74-60 win Sunday over Illinois that could push the Wolverines to No. 1 in the nation for the first time since the 1992-93 season.
Tuesday, January 22 2013 11:08 PM EST2013-01-23 04:08:28 GMT
D.J. Richardson scored a career-high 30 points, Brandon Paul added 14 and Illinois ended a three-game losing streak with a 71-51 victory over Nebraska on Tuesday night.
D.J. Richardson scored a career-high 30 points, Brandon Paul added 14 and Illinois ended a three-game losing streak with a 71-51 victory over Nebraska on Tuesday night.
Thursday, January 17 2013 10:50 PM EST2013-01-18 03:50:37 GMT
Reggie Hearn scored 20 points and Northwestern built an early lead using 3-point shooting to hand No. 23 Illinois its third straight loss, 68-54 on Thursday night.
Reggie Hearn scored 20 points and Northwestern built an early lead using 3-point shooting to hand No. 23 Illinois its third straight loss, 68-54 on Thursday night.
Thursday, January 3 2013 9:34 AM EST2013-01-03 14:34:47 GMT
Terone Johnson scored a career-high 25 points and D.J. Byrd spurred a key 19-3 second-half run to send Purdue past No. 11 Illinois 68-61 on Wednesday night.
Terone Johnson scored a career-high 25 points and D.J. Byrd spurred a key 19-3 second-half run to send Purdue past No. 11 Illinois 68-61 on Wednesday night.
Sunday, December 16 2012 9:51 PM EST2012-12-17 02:51:44 GMT
Brandon Paul scored 17 points, Tracy Adams added 13 and No. 10 Illinois pulled away late to remain unbeaten with a 66-53 victory over Eastern Kentucky on Sunday night.
Brandon Paul scored 17 points, Tracy Adams added 13 and No. 10 Illinois pulled away late to remain unbeaten with a 66-53 victory over Eastern Kentucky on Sunday night.
Tuesday, December 11 2012 11:23 PM EST2012-12-12 04:23:53 GMT
Brandon Paul scored 14 points and D.J. Richardson overcame a shoulder injury to add 11 and help 10th-ranked Illinois hold off Norfolk State 64-54 on Tuesday night.
Brandon Paul scored 14 points and D.J. Richardson overcame a shoulder injury to add 11 and help 10th-ranked Illinois hold off Norfolk State 64-54 on Tuesday night.
Thursday, November 29 2012 8:09 AM EST2012-11-29 13:09:20 GMT
Joseph Bertrand made 3-pointers on consecutive possessions and scored every point in a 10-0 run to ignite No. 22 Illinois to a 75-62 victory over Georgia Tech on Wednesday night in an ACC-Big Ten Challenge game.
Joseph Bertrand made 3-pointers on consecutive possessions and scored every point in a 10-0 run to ignite No. 22 Illinois to a 75-62 victory over Georgia Tech on Wednesday night in an ACC-Big Ten Challenge game.
Saturday, November 10 2012 11:05 AM EST2012-11-10 16:05:32 GMT
Brandon Paul scored 20 points and John Groce won his first game as Illinois coach with a 75-55 victory over Colgate on Friday night in the season opener for both teams.
Brandon Paul scored 20 points and John Groce won his first game as Illinois coach with a 75-55 victory over Colgate on Friday night in the season opener for both teams.
Monday, September 24 2012 9:17 PM EDT2012-09-25 01:17:16 GMT
Illinois isn't blitzing nearly as much as it used to, defensive tackle Akeem Spence said Monday as the Illini (2-2) prepared to open Big Ten play Saturday against Penn State (2-2).
Illinois isn't blitzing nearly as much as it used to, defensive tackle Akeem Spence said Monday as the Illini (2-2) prepared to open Big Ten play Saturday against Penn State (2-2).
Wednesday, September 19 2012 5:17 PM EDT2012-09-19 21:17:42 GMT
Illinois coach Tim Beckman says quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase is close to 100 percent healthy after being hobbled by an ankle sprain since the opening week of the season.
Illinois coach Tim Beckman says quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase is close to 100 percent healthy after being hobbled by an ankle sprain since the opening week of the season.
Sunday, September 16 2012 2:29 PM EDT2012-09-16 18:29:04 GMT
Reilly O'Toole threw for 333 yards and five touchdowns and receiver Ryan Lankford had 97 yards and two scores to lead Illinois to a 44-0 win Saturday over Charleston Southern.
Reilly O'Toole threw for 333 yards and five touchdowns and receiver Ryan Lankford had 97 yards and two scores to lead Illinois to a 44-0 win Saturday over Charleston Southern.
Sunday, September 9 2012 12:07 PM EDT2012-09-09 16:07:43 GMT
Taylor Kelly completed 18 of 24 passes for 249 yards and a touchdown, and Arizona State rolled past Illinois 45-14 on Saturday night to improve to 2-0 under new coach Todd Graham.
Taylor Kelly completed 18 of 24 passes for 249 yards and a touchdown, and Arizona State rolled past Illinois 45-14 on Saturday night to improve to 2-0 under new coach Todd Graham.
Wednesday, September 5 2012 5:07 PM EDT2012-09-05 21:07:30 GMT
Illinois coach Tim Beckman says starting quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase practiced Wednesday and his injured ankle looked healthier than it had earlier this week.
Illinois coach Tim Beckman says starting quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase practiced Wednesday and his injured ankle looked healthier than it had earlier this week.
Monday, September 3 2012 10:14 PM EDT2012-09-04 02:14:43 GMT
Illinois coach Tim Beckman said Monday that he won't know until midweek whether starting quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase will be ready to play Saturday at Arizona State after suffering an ankle injury Saturday.
Illinois coach Tim Beckman said Monday that he won't know until midweek whether starting quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase will be ready to play Saturday at Arizona State after suffering an ankle injury Saturday.
Sunday, September 2 2012 10:26 AM EDT2012-09-02 14:26:36 GMT
With quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase injured, Ashante Williams returned an interception 60 yards for a fourth-quarter touchdown to help Illinois hang on for a 24-7 win over Western Michigan.
With quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase injured, Ashante Williams returned an interception 60 yards for a fourth-quarter touchdown to help Illinois and new coach Tim Beckman hang on for a 24-7 win Saturday over Western Michigan.
Wednesday, August 29 2012 5:02 PM EDT2012-08-29 21:02:37 GMT
The University of Illinois will play a non-conference schedule that includes Colgate, Hawaii and Gonzaga as well as previously announced matchups against Georgia Tech and Auburn.
The University of Illinois will play a non-conference schedule that includes Colgate, Hawaii and Gonzaga as well as previously announced matchups against Georgia Tech and Auburn.
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