Will Riley drives on Michigan forward Will Tschetter during Sunday afternoon’s game at Michigan. Riley scored 13 points ...

I want to begin this column with a disclaimer; this will only cover teams firmly in the Field of 68 or on the bubble, and not the Power Conference teams whose seasons went belly-up in December — ...

Today in Seven Points, a look back at Week 27, the top scorers from the past week in hoops, a farewell to the teams and ...

Just this week, head coach Brad Underwood was finally able to hold near full practices. More importantly, the Illini appear ...

Illinois' 20-point win Sunday in Ann Arbor was more significant than just impending NCAA Tournament implications.

Illinois' first true test of the season turned into a hard-fought bummer. No sweat for coach Brad Underwood, who has all ...

Bob Asmussen is a college football reporter and columnist for The News-Gazette. He can be reached at 217-393-8248 or asmussen ...

The calendar has turned to March. That means one week remains before a Big Ten regular-season champion is crowned ...

The Illini rolled to a 93-73 victory over the Wolverines behind an excellent rebounding performance in Ann Arbor ...

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