Indiana holds off Illinois 4-3 in Big Ten Tournament
May 23, 2023 GMTOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Freshman Evan Whiteaker pitched 4 1/3 scoreless innings, while striking out a career-high six, and Indiana held off Illinois 4-3 on Tuesday in the opening round of the Big Ten Tournament.
Western Illinois to join Ohio Valley Conference; football to play 1 more season in Missouri Valley
May 12, 2023 GMTMACOMB, Ill. (AP) — Western Illinois will become a member of the Ohio Valley Conference on July 1, though the Leathernecks' football team will play the 2023 season in the Missouri Valley Football Conference before making the move.
Harbaugh leaves spring with ‘best version’ of Wolverines yet
April 27, 2023 GMTOne thing is certain coming out of spring practice in the Big Ten: Jim Harbaugh likes his Michigan team a lot.
Sophia Smith scores first NWSL hat trick in Portland win
April 2, 2023 GMTSophia Smith's first National Women's Soccer League hat trick propelled the defending league champion Portland Thorns to a 4-1 road victory over the Kansas City Current on Saturday.
The rematch of the 2022 NWSL championship was played in front of 11,301 fans at Children's Mercy Park, a home-opening record for the Current.
Arkansas holds off Illinois 73-63 with big defensive effort
March 16, 2023 GMTDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Ricky Council IV scored 18 points and Arkansas survived some anxious moments in the second half against an Illinois team that wouldn't go away, holding on to beat the Illini 73-63 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday.
Mississippi State women win First Four game over Illinois
March 16, 2023 GMTSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Jessika Carter had 22 points, nine rebounds and four blocks, Anastasia Hayes added 11 points, seven rebounds and five assists and Mississippi State beat Illinois 70-56 on Wednesday night to begin the NCAA Tournament in a First Four game.
Penn State advances with third win over Illini this season
March 10, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Andrew Funk hit five of his six 3-pointers and scored 17 of his 20 points in the second half as Penn State defeated Illinois 79-76 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday.
No. 1 Houston nips Memphis 67-65 for 11th straight win
March 6, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jamal Shead scored 16 points, including the winning basket as time ran out, and top-ranked Houston won its 11th straight game, escaping a second-half rally to beat Memphis 67-65 in the teams' regular-season finale.
St. Thomas beats W. Illinois 67-60 in Summit League tourney
March 6, 2023 GMTSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Andrew Rohde had 27 points in St. Thomas' 67-60 victory against Western Illinois on Sunday night in the quarterfinals of the Summit League Tournament.
Rohde shot 9 for 21 (5 for 8 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Tommies (19-13).
No. 5 Purdue defends Illinois’ 2nd-half rally for 76-71 win
March 5, 2023 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Brandon Newman scored a season-high 19 points, Zach Edey added 17, and No. 5 Purdue held on to beat Illinois 76-71 on Sunday to become the first Big Ten team since 2014 to win the league title by three or more games.
Western Illinois Leathernecks and Saint Thomas Tommies square off in Summit Tournament
March 5, 2023 GMTSaint Thomas Tommies (18-13, 9-9 Summit) vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks (16-13, 9-9 Summit)
Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Western Illinois -3.5; over/under is 145.5
Western Illinois plays in Summit Tournament against the St. Thomas
March 4, 2023 GMTSaint Thomas Tommies (18-13, 9-9 Summit) vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks (16-13, 9-9 Summit)
Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Western Illinois Leathernecks play in the Summit Tournament against the Saint Thomas Tommies.
Diamond Miller and defense lead No. 5 Maryland past Illinois
March 4, 2023 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Diamond Miller had 14 points, nine rebounds and five assists and No. 5 Maryland leaned on its defense in a 73-58 defeat of Illinois in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday night.
Illinois women rout Rutgers 81-55 in Big Ten Tournament
March 3, 2023 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Makira Cook scored 24 points, Genesis Bryant added 21 and Illinois thumped Rutgers 81-55 in the second round of the Big Ten Conference Tournament on Thursday night.
Bryant made 8 of 11 shots with three 3-pointers for the sixth-seeded Fighting Illini (22-8).
Illinois holds off Michigan 91-87 in double overtime
March 3, 2023 GMTCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Matthew Mayer scored 24 points, Terrence Shannon Jr. added 21 and Illinois held off Michigan 91-87 in double overtime on Thursday night.
Mayer opened the second overtime with a 3-pointer and a layup and the Fighting Illini (20-10, 11-8 Big Ten Conference) never trailed again.
No. 22 UNC women crush No. 11 Duke’s ACC title hopes
February 27, 2023 GMTDURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Three players scored nine points and No. 22 North Carolina went 9 of 9 from the foul line in the fourth quarter to deny No. 11 Duke a share of the ACC championship on Sunday with a 45-41 win, the lowest scoring game in the 105 meetings of these bitter rivals.
Peebles scores 20, No. 25 Illinois women rip Rutgers 75-53
February 26, 2023 GMTPISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Jada Peebles scored 20 points, Genesis Bryant added 15 points and No. 25 Illinois defeated Rutgers 75-53 in a Big Ten regular-season finale on Sunday.
Ohio State snaps losing streak with 72-60 win over Illinois
February 26, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Bruce Thornton scored 20 points, fellow freshman Brice Sensabaugh scored 14, senior Justice Sueing contributed a double-double, and Ohio State defeated Illinois 72-60 on Sunday, snapping a nine-game losing streak.
Illinois rallies past No. 21 Northwestern behind Shannon
February 24, 2023 GMTCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Terrence Shannon Jr. shook off a slow start in his return from a concussion, scoring 24 of his 26 points in the second half as Illinois rallied from an 18-point halftime deficit to beat No.
Shannon’s surge rallies Illinois past No. 21 Northwestern
February 24, 2023 GMTCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Terrence Shannon Jr. shook off a slow start in his return from a concussion, scoring 24 of his 26 points in the second half as Illinois rallied from an 18-point halftime deficit to beat No.
Nebraska women beat No. 25 Illinois 90-57
February 23, 2023 GMTCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Jaz Shelley scored 26 points, Isabelle Bourne had a double-double and Nebraska raced to a 90-57 win over No.
North Dakota State hosts Rohde and St. Thomas
February 22, 2023 GMTSaint Thomas Tommies (18-11, 9-7 Summit) at North Dakota State Bison (12-16, 9-7 Summit)
Fargo, North Dakota; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: St. Thomas takes on the North Dakota State Bison after Andrew Rohde scored 26 points in St.
Illinois deals Minnesota 10th straight defeat 78-69
February 21, 2023 GMTCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Matthew Mayer scored 22 points and Illinois handed Minnesota its 10th straight loss with a 78-69 victory on Monday night.
Mayer made 7 of 14 shots with two 3-pointers and grabbed seven rebounds for the Fighting Illini (18-9, 9-7 Big Ten Conference), who snapped a two-game skid.
Rohde scores 26, St. Thomas defeats Western Illinois 82-69
February 19, 2023 GMTSAINT PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Andrew Rohde scored 26 points to lead St. Thomas past Western Illinois 82-69 on Saturday night.
Rohde had five rebounds and five assists for the Tommies (18-11, 9-7 Summit League).
Jackson-Davis scores 26, leads No. 14 Indiana past Illinois
February 18, 2023 GMTBLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Trayce Jackson-Davis quickly caught and surpassed his coach on Indiana's career scoring list Saturday. It took the senior more time to help the No. 14 Hoosiers surpass Illinois.
St. Thomas hosts Western Illinois after Bjorklund’s 20-point outing
February 18, 2023 GMTWestern Illinois Leathernecks (15-11, 8-7 Summit) at Saint Thomas Tommies (17-11, 8-7 Summit)
Saint Paul, Minnesota; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: St.
St. Thomas hosts Rosner and Western Illinois
February 17, 2023 GMTWestern Illinois Leathernecks (15-11, 8-7 Summit) at Saint Thomas Tommies (17-11, 8-7 Summit)
Saint Paul, Minnesota; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Western Illinois visits the Saint Thomas Tommies after Alec Rosner scored 29 points in Western Illinois' 82-73 loss to the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles.
Pickett scores 41, Penn St. beats Illini to end 4-game skid
February 15, 2023 GMTUNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) — Jalen Pickett scored a season-high 41 points, the first Penn State player with 40-plus points since 1961, and the Nittany Lions beat Illinois 93-81 on Tuesday night to end a four-game losing streak.
No. 8 Maryland rallies in second half to beat Illinois 82-71
February 12, 2023 GMTCOLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — When it came time for Brenda Frese's Maryland players to rate their performance at halftime, there was a bit of a disconnect between them and their coach.
“They rate themselves a little higher than what I (did),” Frese said.
Eastern Illinois defeats SIU Edwardsville 84-73
February 12, 2023 GMTEDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Nick Ellington scored 21 points as Eastern Illinois beat SIU Edwardsville 84-73 on Saturday night.
Ellington shot 9 of 13 from the field and 3 for 3 from the line for the Panthers (9-18, 5-9 Ohio Valley Conference).
Hawkins, Illinois shut out No. 24 Rutgers for 10 mins in win
February 11, 2023 GMTCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Coleman Hawkins scored 18 points and Illinois held No. 24 Rutgers scoreless for more than 10 minutes in the second half, rallying for a 69-60 win Saturday.
The Illini (17-7, 8-5 Big Ten) trailed 47-41 with 14 1/2 minutes left before Hawkins' 3-pointer started a 19-0 run.
Oral Roberts wins 82-73 against Western Illinois
February 11, 2023 GMTMACOMB, Ill. (AP) — Max Abmas had 29 points in Oral Roberts' 82-73 victory against Western Illinois on Saturday.
Abmas was 10 of 17 shooting, including 5 for 10 from distance, and went 4 for 6 from the line for the Golden Eagles (23-4, 14-0 Summit League).
St. Thomas hosts UMKC after Allen’s 26-point game
February 11, 2023 GMTUMKC Kangaroos (11-15, 7-6 Summit) at Saint Thomas Tommies (16-11, 7-7 Summit)
Saint Paul, Minnesota; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: St.
Allen leads UMKC against St. Thomas after 26-point outing
February 10, 2023 GMTUMKC Kangaroos (11-15, 7-6 Summit) at Saint Thomas Tommies (16-11, 7-7 Summit)
Saint Paul, Minnesota; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: UMKC visits the Saint Thomas Tommies after Shemarri Allen scored 26 points in UMKC's 76-64 victory over the Western Illinois Leathernecks.
Southern Illinois defeats UIC 68-66
February 9, 2023 GMTCARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Marcus Domask scored 24 points as Southern Illinois beat UIC 68-66 on Wednesday night.
Domask had five rebounds and six assists for the Salukis (19-7, 11-4 Missouri Valley Conference).
Perkins scores career-high 32, Iowa edges Illinois 81-79
February 4, 2023 GMTIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Tony Perkins scored 25 of his career-high 32 points in the second half and Iowa edged Illinois 81-79 on Saturday to snap a five-game losing streak to the Fighting Illini.
Perkins shot 8 of 11 from the floor and missed just one of 16 free-throw attempts, all of them coming in the second half.
Brown leads No. 18 Michigan women to 74-57 win over Illinois
February 3, 2023 GMTANN 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 shots from the floor and all seven of her free throws for the Wolverines (18-5, 8-4 Big Ten Conference).
Hodges, Eastern Illinois Panthers take on the Lindenwood Lions
February 2, 2023 GMTEastern Illinois Panthers (7-16, 3-7 OVC) at Lindenwood Lions (7-16, 2-8 OVC)
Saint Charles, Missouri; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lindenwood -2.5; over/under is 135.5
Henry scores 13, Bradley defeats Southern Illinois 62-52
February 2, 2023 GMTPEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Ja'Shon Henry scored 13 points off the bench to help Bradley to a 62-52 victory over Southern Illinois on Wednesday night.
Henry shot 5 of 7 from the field and 3 for 6 from the line for the Braves (16-8, 9-4 Missouri Valley Conference).
Childs, Lindenwood Lions to host Hodges and the Eastern Illinois Panthers
February 1, 2023 GMTEastern Illinois Panthers (7-16, 3-7 OVC) at Lindenwood Lions (7-16, 2-8 OVC)
Saint Charles, Missouri; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Chris Childs and the Lindenwood Lions host Kinyon Hodges and the Eastern Illinois Panthers in OVC play Thursday.
Illinois pulls away midway through 2nd, beats Nebraska 72-56
February 1, 2023 GMTCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Matthew Mayer scored 16 points to lead four in double figures as Illinois beat Nebraska 72-56 on Tuesday night.
Illinois (16-6, 7-4 Big Ten) has won seven of its last eight games while Nebraska (10-13, 3-9) has lost four straight.
Purdue hands No. 2 Ohio State third straight loss
January 30, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Abbey Ellis made a season-high five 3 pointers and Purdue earned its first top-five road victory in program history, beating No. 2 Ohio State 73-65 on Sunday.
The Buckeyes (19-3, 8-3 Big Ten) lost their third-consecutive contest after winning the first 19 games of the season.
No. 22 Illinois women fend off Michigan State 86-76
January 30, 2023 GMTCHAMPAIGN, 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 86-76 on Sunday.
Cook sank 8 of 21 shots from the floor and all 10 of her free throws for the Fighting Illini (17-5, 7-4 Big Ten Conference).
Mayer’s career-high 26 leads Illinois over Wisconsin 61-51
January 28, 2023 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Matthew Mayer scored 18 of his career-high 26 points in the second half and Illinois defeated Wisconsin 61-51 on Saturday.
Mayer tied his career high with five 3-pointers and shot 9 of 19 overall.
Southern Indiana plays UT Martin after Simmons’ 21-point outing
January 28, 2023 GMTSouthern Indiana Screaming Eagles (13-9, 6-3 OVC) at UT Martin Skyhawks (14-8, 6-3 OVC)
Martin, Tennessee; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: UT Martin -1.5; over/under is 155
UT Martin hosts Simmons and Southern Indiana
January 27, 2023 GMTSouthern Indiana Screaming Eagles (13-9, 6-3 OVC) at UT Martin Skyhawks (14-8, 6-3 OVC)
Martin, Tennessee; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Southern Indiana plays the UT Martin Skyhawks after Jelani Simmons scored 21 points in Southern Indiana's 78-74 win against the Eastern Illinois Panthers.
No. 6 Indiana rallies to beat No. 2 Ohio Sate 78-65
January 27, 2023 GMTBLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Mackenzie Holmes scored 26 points, Yarden Garzon added 20 and No. 6 Indiana surged in the third quarter, rallying past No. 2 Ohio State 78-65 Thursday night.
The Hoosiers have won four straight in the series, seven in a row overall and maintained the best start in school history (19-1, 9-1 Big Ten) in front of raucous, record regular-season crowd of 10,455.
Ellis sparks Purdue to 62-52 win at No. 22 Illinois
January 27, 2023 GMTCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Abby Ellis scored 16 points and Jeanae Terry grabbed 14 rebounds and Purdue built a 10-point first-half cushion and maintained it the rest of the way in posting a 62-52 upset of No.
Southern Indiana hosts Hodges and Eastern Illinois
January 26, 2023 GMTEastern Illinois Panthers (7-14, 3-5 OVC) at Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (12-9, 5-3 OVC)
Evansville, Indiana; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Southern Indiana -11.5; over/under is 145.5
Swope and Southern Indiana host Eastern Illinois
January 25, 2023 GMTEastern Illinois Panthers (7-14, 3-5 OVC) at Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (12-9, 5-3 OVC)
Evansville, Indiana; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Southern Indiana hosts the Eastern Illinois Panthers after Isaiah Swope scored 23 points in Southern Indiana's 82-72 win against the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars.
Calgary in action against Chicago after overtime victory
January 25, 2023 GMTChicago Blackhawks (14-27-4, eighth in the Central Division) vs. Calgary Flames (23-16-9, fifth in the Pacific Division)
Calgary, Alberta; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks visit the Calgary Flames after the Flames defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 in overtime.
Massner scores 46, Western Illinois takes down North Dakota
January 24, 2023 GMTMACOMB, Ill. (AP) — Trenton Massner made nine 3-pointers and finished with 46 points for Western Illinois in a 92-80 victory over North Dakota on Monday night.
Bryant hits key 3, No. 21 Illini women hold off Northwestern
January 22, 2023 GMTEVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Genesis Bryant hit a clutch 3-pointer with 18.8 seconds left and scored 18 points, Kendall Bostic had a double-double, and No. 21 Illinois held off Northwestern 67-64 in a wild finish on Sunday.
St. Thomas plays Western Illinois following Bjorklund’s 23-point showing
January 21, 2023 GMTSaint Thomas Tommies (13-8, 4-4 Summit) at Western Illinois Leathernecks (10-8, 3-4 Summit)
Macomb, Illinois; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Western Illinois -1.5; over/under is 147.5
Western Illinois hosts Bjorklund and St. Thomas
January 20, 2023 GMTSaint Thomas Tommies (13-8, 4-4 Summit) at Western Illinois Leathernecks (10-8, 3-4 Summit)
Macomb, Illinois; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: St. Thomas plays the Western Illinois Leathernecks after Parker Bjorklund scored 23 points in St.
Fitzgerald’s 26 help Tennessee State beat E. Illinois 78-74
January 20, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. scored 26 points as Tennessee State beat Eastern Illinois 78-74 on Thursday.
Fitzgerald was 5 of 9 shooting, including 3 for 5 from distance, and went 13 for 13 from the line for the Tigers (11-9, 3-4 Ohio Valley Conference).
Holmes erupts for 30 as No. 6 Hoosiers beat Illini 83-72
January 19, 2023 GMTCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Mackenzie Holmes scored 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Grace Berger added 18 points to lead No. 6 Indiana to an 83-72 win over No. 21 Illinois on Wednesday.
Holmes hit six of seven shots and scored 14 points in the third quarter as the Hoosiers (17-1, 7-1 Big Ten) shot 68.4% for the period after trailing the Illini (15-4, 5-3) for most of the first half.
No. 10 Iowa defeats Michigan State 84-81 in OT
January 19, 2023 GMTEAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Caitlin Clark had 26 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds to help No. 10 Iowa beat Michigan State 84-81 in overtime on Wednesday night.
Clark, who leads the Big Ten in scoring, hit a turnaround jumper with 31 seconds left to give Iowa the lead, then sealed it with a pair of free throws with 17 seconds left.