The Illini made it clear they can close out big games, but they also showed an inability to make defensive adjustments ...

The surging Illini have won three in a row, including ranked foes Michigan and Purdue, with the Big Ten tournament up next ...

NORMAL — The Illinois State men’s basketball season will continue in the College Basketball Invitational. The Redbirds ...

Illinois' Kasparas Jakuscionis dribbles during the Illinois men's basketball team's 88-80 win over Purdue on Friday at State ...

One of the best days of the Illinois high school sports calendar has arrived. It’s super-sectional Monday for boys basketball ...

Althoff senior Zach Winkeler (25) goes up for a layup during a boys basketball game in the Southern Illinois Classic Shootout ...

Kansas State basketball saved its best for last in each half, and as a result the Wildcats' winning streak is alive and well. The Wildcats used an eight-point run late in the second half to take ...

Fans learned just how valuable Hawkins can be for K-State. The Illinois transfer had started all 26 of K-State’s games leading up to Sunday, so playing without him was an adjustment. Jerome Tang ...

LADY BEARS: Missouri State women's basketball beats Drake in OT thanks to more Paige Rocca magic Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Illinois State scored the first eight ...

LADY BEARS: Missouri State women's basketball beats Drake in OT thanks to more Paige Rocca magic Illinois State scored the first eight points of the second half, extending its lead to 11 just two ...

MANHATTAN — So much for home cooking. Kansas State basketball, desperate to regain some momentum in the pursuit of an NCAA Tournament at-large berth, instead suffered its third straight loss ...