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ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI 22-13 · 8TH IN BIG TEN
22-13 · 8TH IN BIG TEN
Successfully executed changes propel Illinois past Iowa Illini regain their swagger after making schematic tweaks at both ends of the court
Quick hits | Illinois 81, Iowa 61 Beat writer Scott Richey breaks down Tuesday night's Illini win
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Grades are in: Ivisic sparks much-needed home win Illinois center one of four Illini in double figures in 20-point win against Iowa
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Illini exploit matchups in 81-61 win against Iowa Emphasis on putting pressure on the rim offensively fuels blowout victory
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Illinois Basketball Starts Building Back Better in Solid Win Over Iowa Center Tomislav Ivisic guided the Illini from a brutal blowout to a better path Tuesday against the Hawkeyes
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Notes: Johnson 'doing everything he can' to return Illinois hoping freshman forward is back for Big Ten tournament
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Ivisic scores 22 to lead Illinois past Iowa and end three-game losing streak
Tomislav Ivisic scored 15 of his 22 points in the first half and Illinois recovered from its beat down at the hands of Duke by beating Iowa 81-61FEBRUARY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bob Asmussen | The story behind C-U's hottest shirts The idea for the upside-down gear started percolating immediately. It came from Shannon’s mom, Treanette Redding.
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Ben Humrichous - Coming off bench Tuesday Humrichous is not included in the starting rotation for Tuesday's game against Iowa, Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Humrichous will be coming off the bench after making five consecutive starts. The senior forward will look to make an impact after totaling 13 points and five rebounds across his last two outings.
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Will Riley - Starting Tuesday Riley is included in the starting rotation for Tuesday's game against Iowa, Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Riley will make his first start since Dec. 11 and his third of the year. The freshman forward totaled 31 points and 15 rebounds across his last three outings.
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No. 23 Illinois leans on talented freshman class that can be a force when healthy Illinois coach Brad Underwood decided to go young this season in replacing the experienced team he took to the Elite Eight last season after...
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No. 11 Wisconsin takes on Illinois following Tonje's 32-point game No. 11 Wisconsin plays the Illinois Fighting Illini after John Tonje scored 32 points in Wisconsin's 94-84 win against the Purdue Boilermake...
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Tonje leads No. 16 Wisconsin against Illinois No. 16 Wisconsin faces the Illinois Fighting Illini after John Tonje scored 32 points in Wisconsin's 94-84 win over the Purdue Boilermakers....
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Illinois loses freshman forward Morez Johnson Jr. to a broken wrist Illinois forward Morez Johnson Jr. is out indefinitely after breaking his wrist while making a spectacular block over the weekend. Coach Bra...
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Jakucionis leads Illinois against No. 11 Michigan State after 24-point game Illinois hosts the No. 11 Michigan State Spartans after Kasparas Jakucionis scored 24 points in Illinois' 83-78 win against the UCLA Bruins....
FEBRUARY 25 • STLTODAY.COM
Will Riley scores 24, No. 18 Illinois mounts late comeback to beat Ohio State 87-79 Will Riley scored 20 of his 24 points in the second half and No. 18 Illinois rallied from an 11-point deficit to beat Ohio State 87-79. More...
FEBRUARY 25 • STLTODAY.COM
Will Riley and Kasparas Jakucionis key resurgence for No. 23 Illinois in 95-74 romp past Minnesota Will Riley had 27 points, nine rebounds and seven assists off the bench and Kasparas Jakucionis had 24 points to help No. 23 Illinois get ba...
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Kasparas Jakucionis - Bright spot in blowout loss Jakucionis racked up 14 points (4-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds, six assists, two blocks and one steal over 32 minutes during Saturday's 110-67 loss to Duke.
Impact Jakucionis put together a solid outing Saturday as the Fighting Illini were crushed by the Blue Devils in Madison Square Garden. The 6-foot-6 freshman has started in 26 games, averaging 15.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.8 assists and one steal on 31 minutes per game. Jakucionis and the Fighting Illini will look to get back on track against Iowa on Tuesday night.
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Good Morning, Illini Nation: What Fran McCaffery had to say Iowa coach previews Tuesday's game in Champaign
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Men's basketball ballot breakdown | BYU rising, Kansas faltering Illinois beat writer Scott Richey offers insight on Monday's latest AP Top 25
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Men's basketball Game 29 preview | Iowa at Illinois; 8 p.m., Tuesday Lineups
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'No excuse for not making shots' Illinois is in the midst of one of the worst three-point shooting seasons in program history
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The daily pitch from Sports Editor Matt Daniels: Feb. 25, 2025 UI Chancellor Robert Jones stopped by the Esquire for 'Monday Night SportsTalk.' ... Forcing turnovers isn't a strength of this Illinois men...
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