ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI NEWS

Brian Hightower - Status unclear Monday Hightower (undisclosed) did not play in Illinois' season finale against Northwestern.

Impact Hightower missed his first game of the season in Week 13, leaving him with an unclear status for the team's bowl game against Mississippi State. He's currently second on the team in receptions (37) and has 452 yards and two touchdowns. Pat Bryant and Casey Washington would likely step into bigger roles if Hightower is unable to play.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Evansville hosts Murray State following Perry's 26-point game

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jones and Southern Illinois host Belmont

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luers' 20 help Eastern Illinois knock off Southern Indiana

Led by Dan Luers' 20 points, the Eastern Illinois Panthers defeated the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 91-80 on Saturday night

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Perrott-Hunt has 30, South Dakota defeats W. Illinois 80-63

The South Dakota Coyotes defeated the Western Illinois Leathernecks 80-63 on Saturday led by Kruz Perrott-Hunt's 30 points

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

South Dakota hosts Western Illinois after Kamateros' 21-point performance

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

St. Thomas visits South Dakota State after Mayo's 33-point game

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Southern Illinois hosts Belmont following Friberg's 21-point game

Belmont visits the Southern Illinois Salukis after Drew Friberg scored 21 points in the Bruins' 63-60 win over the Bradley Braves

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eastern Illinois hosts Polakovich and Southern Indiana

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Evansville hosts Murray State after Perry's 26-point game

Murray State visits the Evansville Purple Aces after Rob Perry scored 26 points in the Racers' 63-57 loss to the Southern Illinois Salukis

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three Players to Watch for Illinois in the ReliaQuest Bowl If Mississippi State hopes to beat the Fighting Illini in the ReliaQuest Bowl, the Bulldogs need to account for a talented rushing attack an...

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Eastern Illinois hosts Southern Indiana following Polakovich's 27-point game

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kamateros and South Dakota host Western Illinois

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mayo leads South Dakota State against St. Thomas

South Dakota State hosts the Saint Thomas Tommies after Zeke Mayo scored 33 points in South Dakota State's 71-64 victory over the Western Illinois Leathernecks

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polakovich carries S. Indiana past SE Missouri State

Jacob Polakovich posted career highs with 27 points, 26 rebounds and five assists and Southern Indiana beat Southeast Missouri State 86-81

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hodges has 15 in Eastern Illinois' 55-54 win over Lindenwood

Led by Kinyon Hodges' 15 points, the Eastern Illinois Panthers defeated the Lindenwood Lions 55-54

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mayo has 33, South Dakota State defeats W. Illinois 71-64

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits defeated the Western Illinois Leathernecks 71-64 on Thursday night led by Zeke Mayo's 33 points

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dainja scores 22 as Illinois defeats Bethune-Cookman 85-52

Dain Dainja scored a career-high 22 points and led five players in double-digit scoring as Illinois returned from a week off to power past Bethune-Cookman, 85-52

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Southern Illinois defeats Murray State 63-57

Led by Lance Jones' 21 points, the Southern Illinois Salukis defeated the Murray State Racers 63-57

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luke Altmyer - Headed to Illinois Altmyer announced Thursday via his personal Twitter page that he is transferring to Illinois.

Impact Altmyer will come in with 2022 starter Tommy DeVito heading out the door after he was denied a waiver for another year of eligibility. The redshirt freshman appeared in eight games as a backup at Ole Miss completing 28-of-55 pass attempts for 317 yards and three touchdowns to go with three interceptions. His stats aren't eye-popping in the slightest, but he was a former four-star recruit who should be the frontrunner to get the quarterback job right away and will have multiple years of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Max Duggan, CJ Stroud and 6 other NFL Draft prospects with most to gain in New Year’s bowls

The New Year's bowl games provide one last chance for pro prospects to impress NFL scouts. Here's who needs to shine.

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Josh McCray - Practicing ahead of bowl game Illinois coach Bret Bielema said Thursday that McCray (lower leg) has been "100 percent involved" in bowl practices, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact McCray hasn't played since Week 10 due to a lower leg injury. However, it seems likely that he'll be able to suit up for Monday's game versus Mississippi State.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Illinois plays Bethune-Cookman following Shannon's 22-point performance

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

South Dakota State hosts Western Illinois following Massner's 24-point game

Western Illinois visits the South Dakota State Jackrabbits after Trenton Massner scored 24 points in the Leathernecks' 79-60 victory over the North Dakota State Bison

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lindenwood hosts Hodges and Eastern Illinois

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS