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ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI 22-13 · 8TH IN BIG TEN
22-13 · 8TH IN BIG TEN
Timberwolves fall short in state semifinals, but cherish experience While the first state championship in school history will have to wait, Cissna Park girls' basketball can still earn a third-place trophy
LIVE! Cissna Park in the Final Four Timberwolves are trailing Carrollton entering the fourth quarter this morning in a Class 1A girls' basketball state semifinal game at CEFCU...
MARCH 6 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
No. 18 Purdue visits Illinois following Smith's 23-point performance
MARCH 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Morez Johnson - Out of cast Johnson (wrist) has had his cast removed, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Johnson has shed his cast, but he remains without a return timetable as the Fighting Illini prepare to close out the 2024-25 season against the Boilermakers. The 6-foot-9 freshman has seen action in 26 games this season (eight starts), averaging 7.2 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.1 blocks on 17.7 minutes per game.
MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE
The daily pitch from Sports Editor Matt Daniels: March 5, 2025 Bielema to stop by the Esquire for the next 'Monday Night SportsTalk,' radio show. ... Jakucionis closing in on freshman record. ... Two are...
MARCH 5 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Big Ten Tournament stage appears for another round between No. 2 USC and No. 4 UCLA
The final regular season weekend gave women’s basketball fans a potential preview of this week’s Big Ten TournamentMARCH 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
2025 NBA Draft No. 1 pick odds: Flagg heavily favored to go first
The No. 1 pick is supposed to be Cooper Flagg. But one of Rutgers' two freshman superstars is making it interesting. See the odds.MARCH 4
Road to Champaign: Down to a select few Champaign Central, Monticello, BHRA, Tuscola, Argenta-Oreana, LeRoy, GCMS and Schlarman boys' basketball teams eyeing sectional titles this...
MARCH 4 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
State-bound! Cissna Park keeps dream season going Timberwolves defeat St. Anthony on Monday night to clinch a spot in the Class 1A girls' basketball state tournament when it begins Thursday...
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Tate | Illini return to form in road rout of Wolverines Beginning of March brings about a renewed sense of confidence for Brad Underwood's program
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CBS' Clark Kellogg praises Illinois' dominant win over Michigan basketball CBS college basketball broadcaster Clark Kellogg was quite impressed by the Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team after Sunday's wi...
MARCH 3 • PANTAGRAPH.COM
Tre White - Leader in decisive victory White chipped in 19 points (6-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one block and two steals across 32 minutes during Sunday's 93-73 victory over Michigan.
Impact It was White's best individual stat line since returning from an early-February injury, and his second double-double of the year helped the Illini pick up a resume-building road victory. The Illini will close out their regular season Friday against Purdue.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
No. 15 Michigan hosts Ivisic and Illinois
Illinois visits the No. 15 Michigan Wolverines after Tomislav Ivisic scored 22 points in the Fighting Illini's 81-61 victory over the Iowa HawkeyesMARCH 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Michigan vs. Illinois: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Mar 2
Preview the March 2 matchup between the Michigan Wolverines and Illinois Fighting Illini with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, od...MARCH 2 • DATA SKRIVE
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Leaning on Kylan Boswell Veteran guard showing leadership coaches have demanded
MARCH 1 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Who's got a shot at a regional title? These 14 area boys' basketball teams do Friday night will see a handful of area programs get the chance to hoist IHSA hardware into the air
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The daily pitch from Sports Editor Matt Daniels: Feb. 28, 2025 High school postseason action heats up this weekend. ... Underwood, Illini have owned Michigan recently. ... Important regular-season finale...
FEBRUARY 28 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Kylan Boswell - Seven dimes in blowout win Boswell closed Tuesday's 81-61 victory over Iowa with 15 points (6-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 36 minutes.
Impact A matchup against a weak defensive Iowa team was just what the doctor ordered for Boswell, who had his highest scoring total of the month and best assists mark since Dec. 29. He and the Illini have a major resume-building opportunity Sunday with a road matchup against Michigan. They need a win badly in order to remain in contention for a double-by in the upcoming conference tournament.
FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Good Morning, Illini Nation: An NCAA tournament lock? Illinois projected as a No. 8 seed after Iowa win
FEBRUARY 27 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Bracketologist Jerry Palm lights fire under Illinois basketball, Brad Underwood for near 'sideways' collapse | Sporting News With the Big Ten Tournament looming, Illinois is in must-win mode.
FEBRUARY 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Kylan Boswell spills on what really sparked Illinois' defensive changes | Sporting News After losing three in a row, the Illinois players met with the coaches expressing need for a change defensively.
FEBRUARY 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Successful changes propel Illinois past Iowa Illini regain their swagger after making schematic tweaks at both ends of the court
FEBRUARY 26 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Green Street | March is fast approaching One final regular-season game for Illini on Sunday against Michigan
FEBRUARY 26 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Split role for Humrichous Illinois coaches asking different things fo veteran forward in Morez Johnson Jr.'s absence
FEBRUARY 26 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Bob Asmussen | Jones an 'absolute champion for Illinois athletics' Big Ten expansion, Illini run to the Elite Eight and overseeing so many changes stands out during outgoing chancellor's time in C-U
FEBRUARY 26 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
