MARCH MADNESS: Illinois, Loyola Chicago Set for Round of 32 Matchup
They’re 145 miles apart — a 2.5-hour drive down I-57. Now, for the first time in a decade, Illinois and Loyola Chicago are getting set Read More
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ARCH MADNESS: Hutson, Strong Defense Lead Loyola Chicago Past Southern Illinois
Arch Madness Quarterfinal Friday started with a pupil vs. teacher matchup. Anakin Skywalker vs. Obi-Wan Kenobi. Daniel LaRusso vs. Mr. Miyagi. It was Bryan Mullins, Read More
ARCH MADNESS: Southern Illinois Defeats Bradley 73-63. But The Game Almost Didn’t Happen.
Bradley woke up Thursday morning and started “packing [their] bags.” The Braves received a positive COVID-19 test and thought their season was over. About two Read More
Missouri Valley Coaches Prepare for Arch Madness
When asked how excited his team is about the opportunity to play for an NCAA Tournament spot, Missouri State head coach Dana Ford put it Read More
Illinois State Can’t Shake Another Slow Start in 69-60 Loss to Valparaiso
Slow starts have defined Illinois State’s 2020-21 season. On average, the Redbirds had been outscored 37-34.4 in the opening 20 minutes of their 13 games Read More
Turnovers, Foul Trouble Doom Illinois State in 73-65 Loss to Indiana State
Illinois State trailed Indiana State 31-26 at halftime and appeared in position to make a run at its second Missouri Valley Conference victory at Redbird Read More
Illinois College Basketball Power Rankings — December 13
Note: DePaul will join the rankings once its season begins. The Blue Demons returned to practice Sunday, according to CBS Sports. 1. Illinois (4-2) The Read More
Illinois College Basketball Power Rankings: December 6
Note: DePaul hasn’t started its season yet. The Blue Demons will join the rankings as soon as they play their first game. 1. Illinois (3-1) Read More
Illinois College Basketball Power Rankings: November 28
Note: Loyola Chicago, DePaul, Northwestern, Western Illinois and Southern Illinois haven’t played their first games yet. They’ll join the rankings once their seasons start. The Read More
Recruiting Roundup: Recapping the Early Signing Period
The Off The Inbound Recruiting Roundup is a regular recap of recruiting news from Illinois’ Division I men’s basketball programs. The 2021 recruiting picture is Read More