Illinois’ two-game win streak ends at Maryland
COLLEGE PARK, MD. — After coming out victorious in back to back must-win Big Ten games, Illinois women’s hoops fell 90-82 to a tough Maryland squad on the road on [...]
Takeaways from Maryland men’s basketball’s win over No. 10 Illinois
Maryland men’s basketball collected by far its biggest win of the season Sunday when it upset No. 10 Illinois on the road, 76-67. The win marked the Terps’ first triumph [...]
Illinois stomps Northwestern for first conference win
EVANSTON, Ill. — Illinois got its first Big Ten win in dominant fashion. The Illini visited Welsh-Ryan Arena Sunday afternoon having dropped six of the last seven, a stark contrast [...]
Illinois’ convincing Braggin’ Rights win was a fever dream
X // @IlliniMBB What does this work of art say about the 2023-24 Illini’s potential? In an alternate universe, Brad Underwood and Dennis Gates are on opposite sidelines. In that [...]
All I want for Christmas is Illinois to win Braggin’ Rights
Every year I circle a few dates on my calendar in January. Before we dive in to the specifics, I want to make one thing perfectly clear: I hate Missouri. [...]
Shannon, Domask lead Illinois to blowout win in Big Ten opener
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — That’s how it’s done on the road. After a six-game home stretch to start the season, Illinois headed to Rutgers on Saturday afternoon for its Big Ten [...]
Illinois scores 103 in blowout win on Field Trip Day
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — How about that performance for the kids? After falling to Marquette, the Illini were looking to get back on track against a St. Peters squad in front [...]
Shannon Jr., Illinois outlast Oakland in hard fought win
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The 2023-24 season is now in full swing. Illinois looked to keep its record perfect as it hosted Oakland for the second regular season game of the [...]
Stats don’t lie: Paddock, Newton shine in Illinois’ win
It was the number 4s. On both sides of the ball. Nobody even knew that John Paddock came on the field, even on his first pass, the announcers thought it [...]
Illinois overcomes slow start in season-opening win over EIU
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Wake up and smell the coffee, college basketball is finally here. The Kansas exhibition was a great taste of this year’s Illini, but Monday was the true [...]
Illinois won’t exorcise demons vs. Kansas, but a win would be fun
It seems like nearly every fanbase in America claims to have suffered more misfortune, neglect and dark times than the average group of supporters. Sometimes it’s true. Sometimes it’s just [...]
Illinois keeps playing not to lose — and never to win
It was a beautiful Homecoming weekend in Champaign. Blue skies, crisp, fall weather, tailgate lots filled to the brim. 54,205 people packed into Memorial Stadium. They deserved better. The Illini’s [...]
Maryland volleyball gets back on track with 4-set win over Iowa
After a heart-wrenching loss to Illinois on Friday night, and in need of a win, Maryland volleyball finally found some offensive consistency, taking down Iowa, 3-1 (25-16, 25-16, 17-25, 25-17). [...]