Kahlil Felder, Oakland beat Illinois-Chicago 86-61
ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) Kahlil Felder scored 18 of his 26 points in the first half and Oakland beat Illinois-Chicago 86-61 on Sunday. JANUARY 10, 2016
Purdue-Illinois Preview
Purdue coach Matt Painter decided changes were necessary after his team suffered its first Big Ten defeat, and the results might've been better than he expected. JANUARY 9, 2016
Balanced Detroit starts fast to beat Illinois-Chicago 87-69
DETROIT (AP) Paris Bass led five players in double figures with 16 points and Detroit got off to a fast start to defeat Illinois-Chicago 87-69 on Friday night. JANUARY 9, 2016
Illinois G Kendrick Nunn misses game for birth of his child
Illinois G Kendrick Nunn misses game for birth of his child JANUARY 9, 2016
No. 5 Michigan State routs Illinois 79-54 without Valentine
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Bryn Forbes has been a good player for No. 5 Michigan State. JANUARY 8, 2016
No. 5 Michigan State routs Illinois 79-54 without Valentine
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Bryn Forbes scored 17 points to help No. 5 Michigan State rout Illinois 79-54 on Thursday night. JANUARY 8, 2016
Illinois guard Lewis back for Michigan State game
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) An Illinois team hit hard by injuries and illness will get guard Khalid Lewis back in time for Thursday's game at No. 5 Michigan State. JANUARY 6, 2016
Illinois-Michigan St. Preview
Tom Izzo praises Denzel Valentine as the most unique player he's ever coached because of an all-around skill set that's enhanced by his leadership qualities. JANUARY 6, 2016
Loving leads Ohio State to 75-73 win over Illinois
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Ohio State is heavy on freshmen and sophomores but needed it most experienced player to hold off Illinois 75-73 for its sixth straight win on Sunday. JANUARY 4, 2016
Northern Illinois tops Illinois-Chicago 70-65
CHICAGO (AP) Travon Baker scored 20 points and Northern Illinois topped Illinois-Chicago 70-65 on Tuesday. DECEMBER 30, 2015
Loyola of Chicago beats Illinois-Chicago 64-47
CHICAGO (AP) Montel James scored 14 points to lead a balanced attack and Loyola of Chicago pulled away from the University of Illinois-Chicago 64-47 on Saturday. DECEMBER 19, 2015
Hill with 34 points, Illinois beats South Dakota, 91-79
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) Malcolm Hill scored a career-high 34 points and had 11 rebounds, and Illinois never trailed in a 91-79 victory over South Dakota on Saturday. DECEMBER 19, 2015
Forward Black now out indefinitely for Illinois
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) Illinois forward Leron Black is now out indefinitely with a meniscus tear he suffered in early October. DECEMBER 18, 2015
Indiana State beats Illinois-Springfield 75-60
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) Devonte Brown scored 20 points and grabbed a career-high 10 rebounds and Indiana State beat Division II Illinois-Springfield 75-60 on Wednesday night. DECEMBER 17, 2015
Hill scores 22 as Illinois holds off Illinois-Chicago 83-79
CHICAGO (AP) John Groce hasn't always liked the way his Illinois basketball team has started or finished games early in a season when the Illini have battled injuries and inconsis... DECEMBER 12, 2015
Nunn scores 28, Hill adds 20; Illinois outlasts Yale, 69-65
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) Kendrick Nunn is looking like the offensive leader Illinois has been searching for this season. DECEMBER 10, 2015
Henry leads DePaul over Illinois-Chicago 82-55
CHICAGO (AP) Myke Henry scored 17 points, leading five Blue Demons in double figures as DePaul bested Illinois-Chicago 82-55 on Wednesday night. DECEMBER 3, 2015
Notre Dame looking for answers after 2 losses in 3 games
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) Notre Dame is unranked for the first time in nearly a year after losing twice in three games, and coach Mike Brey believes that might be the best thing for a... DECEMBER 2, 2015
Illinois big man Thorne could be out for season with knee injury
Illinois big man Thorne could be out for season with knee injury DECEMBER 1, 2015
Illinois loses starting center Thorne to knee injury
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) Illinois starting center Mike Thorne Jr. is out indefinitely with a torn meniscus in his left knee. DECEMBER 1, 2015
Drake beats Illinois-Chicago 83-62
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) Kale Abrahamson and Reed Timmer scored 23 points apiece as Drake beat Illinois-Chicago 83-62 on Saturday. NOVEMBER 28, 2015
BC-AP Sports Preview Digest
Some of the sports stories The Associated Press is covering Saturday. A full Sports Digest will be sent by about 3 p.m. All times EST: NOVEMBER 28, 2015
Iowa St.-Illinois Preview
Ten 3-pointers through the first two games wasn't exactly what Iowa State envisioned for an offense expected to be one of the best in the country from deep. NOVEMBER 28, 2015
Nunn scores 18 as Illinois defeats UAB, 72-58
NICEVILLE, Fla. (AP) Illinois coach John Groce was short-handed for the first five games as many of his key players were out with injuries. NOVEMBER 28, 2015
Chattanooga gets past Illinois 81-77
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) Chuck Ester and Chattanooga had led Illinois all game Saturday, much of it by double digits, and suddenly faced a nine-point deficit with just over six minu... NOVEMBER 22, 2015