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NCAA Tournament: (7) Illinois Bounced From the Big Dance, Fall Late to (2) Miami (FL), 59-63

The (7) Illinois Fighting Illini fell late to the (2) Miami Hurricanes, 59-63, in the “Third” Round of the NCAA Tournament. Illinois came out like a team that did not want their season to end on Sunday.…Read More

NCAA Tournament: D.J. Richardson and Illinois Ride Big First Half to Win Over (10) Colorado in Second Round

The Illinois Fighting Illini defeated the (10) Colorado Buffaloes, 57-49,  in the “Second” Round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday. Although they won, it was a tale of two halves for the Fighting…Read More

Illinois Men’s Basketball: D.J. Richardson Helps Illinois to Senior Day Victory Over Nebraska, 72-65

The Illinois Fighting Illini defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 72-65, on Senior Day at Assembly Hall on Saturday. The week preceding Saturday’s match-up was a restful one for the Fighting Illini.…Read More

Trey Burke Helps #7 Michigan Overcome Slow Start to Beat Illinois, 71-58

The Illinois Fighting Illini lost to the #7 Michigan Wolverines, 71-58, in Ann Arbor on Sunday. With the loss on Sunday, Illinois’ winning streak ends at five games which started with their upset…Read More

Illinois Men’s Basketball: Michigan Game Preview

The Illinois Fighting Illini will play the #7 Michigan Wolverines at the Crisler Center on Sunday. The Fighting Illini are coming off a surprisingly tough win against the Penn State Nittany Lions. D.J.…Read More

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D.J. Richardson and Brandon Paul Help Illinois Squeak Past Penn State, 64-59

The Illinois Fighting Illini defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions, 64-59, in Champaign on Thursday. Just…Read More

Illinois Men’s Basketball: Penn State Game Preview

The Illinois Fighting Illini will play the Penn State Nittany Lions at Assembly Hall on Thursday. The…Read More

D.J. Richardson Propels Illinois Over Northwestern, 62-41

The Illinois Fighting Illini defeated the Northwestern Wildcats, 62-41, in Champaign on Sunday. The…Read More

D.J. Richardson and Tyler Griffey Help Illinois Past Purdue, 79-59

The Illinois Fighting Illini defeated the Purdue Boilermakers, 79-59, in Champaign on Wednesday. The…Read More

Illinois Men’s Basketball: Richardson and Illini Bounce Back Against Nebraska, 71-51

The Illinois Fighting Illini snapped their three-game losing streak against the Nebraska Cornhuskers,…Read More

Illinois Men’s Basketball: Brandon Paul Boosts Illini Past #10 Gonzaga, 85-74

The No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini defeated the #10 Gonzaga Bulldogs 85-74. Illinois and the Bulldogs…Read More

Illinois Fighting Illini vs Maryland Terrapins – a poor man’s basketball preview.

It’s always a great sign when the B1G-ACC Challenge rolls around. Basketball season is rounding…Read More

Illinois 79, Lipscomb 64 Final: 3 Quick Thoughts on the Fighting Illini Basketball Victory

All right, that’s a final! The Illini eased up a bit on the gas towards the end, but maintained…Read More

Illinois 33, Lipscomb 26: Key Stats and Observations from the First Half.

Fighting Illini 33, Lipscomb 26: Leading Scorers: Illinois: DJ 9, Sam-Man 9. Lipscomb: Boyd, 11 (3-4…Read More

Illinois Fighting Illini vs Lipscomb Bison(s) – a Live Chat

Discuss the Illini’s game against Lipscomb after the jump. Read | Share

Illinois Fighting Illini vs Lipscomb Bisons – 8 p.m., Assembly Hall – a basketball preview.

Tonight, the Fighting Illini continue their quest for the Cancun Challenge championship with this tilt…Read More

Loyola (Chicago) – Illinois Preview

This time it counts The Fighting Illini have had an enjoyable exhibition schedule. We’ve gotten…Read More

Fighting Illini vs Quincy Individual Player Reviews with Plus/Minus

Fighting Illini basketball has a completely different Read | Share

Fighting Illini / WSC individual player reports, now with plus/minus!

A few quick notes before we move on to the Fighting Illini individual player reports… Subs were really…Read More

Wayne State-Illinois preview

It is with bated breath that Illinois fans await the unveiling of the 2011-12 edition of the Fighting…Read More