Wherever the floor is now in terms of expectations, this season’s Illini definitely haven't risen above it. Going backward ...

The Big Ten is represented by eight teams in the 2025 NCAA tournament. That number is a slight increase from the six squads that were in the 2024 tournament. The conference had the opportunity to send ...

Illinois is coming off back-to-back wins over Iowa and then-No. 15 Michigan, moving into a tie with Oregon for seventh place. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. on Friday at the State Farm Center.

Illinois guard Tre White (22) reacts after scoring a 3-point basket as Michigan forward Danny Wolf (1) looks on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 2 ...

Northern Illinois Huskies (5-25, 1-16 MAC) at Central Michigan Chippewas (14-16, 7-10 MAC) Mount Pleasant, Michigan; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Chippewas -13.5; over/under is 143.5 ...

Illinois (6-4) will travel to Vero Beach, Florida, for a Big Ten matchup against Michigan (6-5). Not only is this series important because of its conference implications but the game is also being ...

(AP) — James Dent Jr. led Northern Illinois with 36 points, including the game-winning jump shot with one second remaining in double overtime, and the Huskies took down Central Michigan 83-81 in ...

Northern Illinois Huskies (5-25, 1-16 MAC) at Central Michigan Chippewas (14-16, 7-10 MAC) Mount Pleasant, Michigan; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northern Illinois will aim to break its 15-game ...

BOTTOM LINE: Northern Illinois will aim to break its 15-game road skid when the Huskies take on Central Michigan. The Chippewas are 8-5 on their home court. Central Michigan scores 75.3 points ...

When Illinois (19-11, 11-8 Big Ten) went into Ann Arbor on Sunday and knocked off then-No. 15 Michigan by a score of 93-73, not only did the Illini boost their stock heading into the NCAA ...