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Illinois' Dain Dainja (42) works inside against Syracuse's Jesse Edwards during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. Dainja was called for an offensive foul. (AP Photo/Michael Allio)

Hawkins has triple-double, No. 16 Illinois thumps Syracuse

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Coleman Hawkins had 15 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for his first career triple-double, and No. 16 Illinois thumped Syracuse 73-44 in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge on Tuesday night.

Illinois' Jayden Epps (3) works the ball inside against Lindenwood's Remy Lemovou 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

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

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell is hugged by his wife Jael after Purdue defeated Illinois 31-24 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

O’Connell, Durham lead Purdue past No. 21 Illinois 31-24

Tuesday’s Scores

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Agape Christian 60, Cobden 39

Augusta Southeastern 49, Liberty 32

Aurora Christian 59, Aurora Central Catholic 32

Friday’s Scores

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Aledo (Mercer County) 64, Riverdale 44

Altamont 68, Vandalia 55

Anna-Jonesboro 54, Hamilton County 50

Friday’s Scores

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Aledo (Mercer County) 56, Rock Island Alleman 23

Amundsen 39, Northridge Prep 28

Tuesday’s Scores

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ALAH 46, Sullivan 43

Addison Trail 68, Walther Christian Academy 57

Agape Christian 73, Tamms (Egyptian) 49

Saturday’s Scores

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ALAH 51, Casey-Westfield 30

Alton 49, Breese Mater Dei 36

Amboy 39, Oregon 23

Andrew 42, Kankakee 33

Illinois' Ty Rodgers (20) works the ball inside against Kansas City's Tyler Andrews during the first 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

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Dain Dainja scored 20 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to lead No. 23 Illinois to an 86-48 win over Kansas City on Friday night.

Illinois quarterback Tommy DeVito looks to pass against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Improved Illinois extends contract of OC Barry Lunney Jr.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. has agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2025 season, the school announced Wednesday.

Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) works the ball inside against Eastern Illinois' Sincere Malone (5), Kinyon Hodges (10) and Rodolfo Bolis 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

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 24 points and Coleman Hawkins had a career-high 23 points and 12 rebounds as No. 23 Illinois cruised to an 87-57 win over Eastern Illinois on Monday night.

Shannon scores 24 as Illinois beats Eastern Illinois 87-57

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 24 points and Coleman Hawkins had 23 points and 12 rebounds as No. 23 Illinois cruised to an 87-57 win over Eastern Illinois on Monday night.

Michigan State wide receiver Tre Mosley (17) high-fives wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) after Reed scored a touchdown against Illinois during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Michigan State halts skid by upending No. 14 Illinois 23-15

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Payton Thorne didn’t mince words about the negative cloud that hovered above Michigan State’s football program this week.

Illinois running back Chase Brown carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

No. 14 Illinois hosts downtrodden Michigan State

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois has been the surprise of the year in the Big Ten after seizing control of the Big Ten West and winning six straight games.

Illinois' Chase Brown, left, leaps out of the arms of Nebraska's Marques Buford Jr. during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Illinois defeated Nebraska 26-9. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

High-flying No. 14 Illinois hosts struggling Michigan State

Michigan State (3-5, 1-4 Big Ten) at No. 14 Illinois (7-1, 4-1, No. 16 CFP), Saturday, 3:30 ET (Big Ten Network)

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm talks with quarterback Aidan O'Connell during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 35-24. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Purdue faces Iowa in battle to stay relevant in Big Ten West

Iowa (4-4, 2-3 Big Ten) at Purdue (5-3, 3-2), Saturday, noon EDT (FS1)

Series record: Purdue leads 50-39-3

FILE - Baylor guard Matthew Mayer, left, drives past Norfolk State forward Dana Tate (21) during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Thursday, March 17, 2022. The Illini were big winners in the offseason transfer market though, securing the talents of former Texas Tech wing Terrence Shannon Jr. and Baylor forward Matthew Mayer. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

No. 23 Illini look to new faces for deeper postseason run

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois coach Brad Underwood believes a new crop of talent can help his team stay near the top of the Big Ten.

DNR: Mountain lion struck, killed along Illinois highway

SYCAMORE, Ill. (AP) — A mountain lion that was struck and killed last weekend along a northern Illinois highway will be analyzed by biologists seeking to uncover the rare animal’s origins, state wildlife officials said.

Brown’s 180 yards, defense carry No. 24 Illini past Gophers

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Chase Brown just keeps impressing Illinois coach Bret Bielema.

“If there’s a better player in college football who has had an effect on his program,” Bielema said, “I’d like to know who it is.”

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan is transported to the locker room after being injured in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Gophers’ Morgan hit in head against Illini, goes to hospital

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan was taken to a hospital for evaluation Saturday after leaving the Gophers’ game against No. 24 Illinois early in the fourth quarter after taking a hit to the head.

Friday’s Scores

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ALAH 50, Sangamon Valley/Tri-City Co-op 7

Aledo (Mercer County) 28, Stark County 0

Amboy-LaMoille 42, Freeport (Aquin) 14

Illinois' Luke Zardzin (42) celebrates recovering a Wisconsin fumble with defensive back Peyton Vining (16) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

No. 24 Illini welcome Minnesota for pivotal Big Ten tilt

Bret Bielema has become something of a streak-snapper since taking the helm at Illinois last season.

Illinois place kicker Fabrizio Pinton kicks the go ahead field goal off the hold of Hugh Robertson as Iowa defensive back Riley Moss watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 9-6. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Backup kicker’s field goal lifts Illini to 9-6 win over Iowa

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Backup, walk-on kicker Fabrizio Pinton hit a 36-yard field goal with 2:46 to go and Matthew Bailey made a late interception to lift Illinois to a 9-6 win over Iowa on Saturday night, its first over the Hawkeyes since 2008.

Iowa visits Illinois in battle of Big Ten West contenders

Iowa (3-2, 1-1 Big Ten) at Illinois (4-1, 1-1), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network)

Line: Illinois by 3 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz (5) is sacked by Illinois defensive lineman Keith Randolph Jr. (88) and teammate Jer'Zhan Newton (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Big Ten: Illini go for 4 wins in row in showdown with Iowa

Things to watch during Week 6 of play in the Big Ten Conference:

GAME OF THE WEEK

Iowa (3-2, 1-1 Big Ten) at Illinois (4-1, 1-1)

Illinois quarterback Tommy DeVito smiles as he gives a television interview after the team's 31-0 win over Chattanooga in an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois routs Chattanooga 31-0 for best start since 2015

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Chase Brown became the first Illinois running back to rush for 100-plus yards in five straight games, Tommy DeVito passed for 329 yards and three touchdowns and the Fighting Illini blanked Chattanooga 31-0 on Thursday night.

FILE - Illinois's Chase Brown (2) runs against Indiana's Tiawan Mullen (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. The Big Ten's tradition of producing elite running backs is alive and well. The conference features the nation's top two rushers in Illinois' Chase Brown and Minnesota's Mohammed Ibrahim and four others are running for better than 100 yards per game. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Illinois eyes best start since 2015 as Chattanooga visits

Chattanooga (3-0) at Illinois (2-1), Thursday, 8:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network)

WHAT’S AT STAKE?

Illinois defensive lineman Keith Randolph Jr., leads his teammates in singing the school's alma mater after an NCAA college football game against Virginia, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 24-3. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Illinois defense locks down Virginia for 24-3 victory

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Chase Brown rushed for 146 yards on 20 carries, Tommy DeVito threw for 196 yards and two scores and the Illinois defense stifled Virginia’s once-potent attack to lead the Fighting Illini to a 24-3 victory on Saturday.

Friday’s Scores

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ALAH 48, Macon Meridian 6

Algonquin (Jacobs) 35, Crystal Lake Central 14

Argo 36, Chicago Heights (Bloom Twp.) 31

Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl, left, and Illinois head coach Brent Bielema talk after Illinois defeated Wyoming in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Brown, DeVito lead Illinois past Wyoming 38-6 in opener

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Chase Brown scored three touchdowns and rushed for 151 yards and Tommy DeVito completed 27 of 37 passes for 192 yards and two scores in his debut as Illinois breezed past Wyoming 38-6 in a season-opener on Saturday.

Officials: Central Illinois day care worker has monkeypox

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — A central Illinois day care worker has developed monkeypox but it has not spread to others at the center, public health officials said Friday.

First Busey: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) _ First Busey Corp. (BUSE) on Tuesday reported second-quarter earnings of $29.8 million.

Florida’s Shelton, Texas’ Stearns win NCAA tennis titles

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Ben Shelton rallied to beat San Diego’s August Holmgren and give Florida back-to-back men’s singles national championships and Peyton Stearns of Texas took the women’s title with a straight-sets win over Stanford’s Connie Ma on Saturday at the Khan Outdoor Tennis Complex.