Despite railing to beat Purdue for the first time since the onset of the global pandemic, Illinois might take a step back ahead of the Big Ten Tournament.

After a brutal three-game losing streak, the Illini are standing tall entering the Big Ten tournament in Indianapolis.

Illinois basketball head coach Brad Underwood revealed how the Fighting Illini turned their season around the past few games ...

The decision-making from Illinois' young players on Friday night played a key role in securing the win. Their ability to remain focused under pressure demonstrated their growth and maturity as a team.

Tom Izzo slouched back in his chair in the Carver-Hawkeye Arena media room. His Michigan State team had just claimed the Big Ten title outright with ...

Illinois freshman forward Will Riley signals a made three-pointer just before halftime of Friday night’s Big Ten showdown ...

Following Illinois' eight-point win Friday night against Purdue to close the regular-season with three-straight wins, coach ...

Depending on what happens this weekend in Big Ten play, Illinois could finish the regular season in a tie for sixth place. It will certainly be headed to the NCAA Tournament in a week but in the ...

Illinois bested Purdue 88-80 at Friday’s senior night for its third straight win, putting to rest a three-year long losing ...

Find out the Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Purdue men's basketball game betting odds, over/under and point spread on Friday, ...

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First-year player Kasparas Jakucionis hit the lead three-pointer as Illinois beat No. 18 Purdue 88-80 on Friday night at raucous State Farm Center.