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Keaton Wagler dribbles a basketball.

In Indiana’s loss to the Illini on Sunday afternoon, Keaton Wagler scored 18 points, 15 of which came via drives to the basket. Today’s Film Session breaks down how he got it done:

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Lamar Wilkerson surveys the floor at Illinois.

IU basketball suffered a lopsided loss on Sunday afternoon, falling to Illinois 71-51 at the State Farm Center. Here are five takeaways from the loss to the Fighting Illini: Indiana held to a season-low 51 points It was an offensive ...

Sam Alexis drives towards the basket.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — In the aftermath of Indiana’s 71-51 loss to No. 8 Illinois on Sunday afternoon, Darian DeVries took the podium alongside Sam Alexis to field questions from reporters. Just one of the 11 questions asked was directed at ...

The Minute After: Illinois

  • Ryan Corazza Feb 15 3
 
Nick Dorn handles the ball at Illinois.

Thoughts on a 71-51 loss to the Illini: Indiana put up a solid first half and did what it could against this talented Illini team. But in the end, the Hoosiers again fell victim to an opponent with superior size ...

Darian DeVries after loss at Illinois.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Darian DeVries and Sam Alexis addressed the media following IU basketball’s 71-51 loss to Illinois on Sunday at the State Farm Center. Watch their postgame comments below:

At the Buzzer: Illinois 71, Indiana 51

  • Alex Bozich Feb 15 3
 
Tucker DeVries drives at Illinois.

Quick thoughts on a 71-51 loss at Illinois: How it happened Indiana played well in the opening 20 minutes at the State Farm Center. The Hoosiers made four 3-pointers, turned it over just twice and Lamar Wilkerson had 14 points ...

Photos from IU basketball's win against Wisconsin.

IU basketball returns to the road this afternoon in Champaign. The Hoosiers will take on Illinois at the State Farm Center. IU is 3-5 in true road games this season and Illinois is 12-2 at home. Today’s meeting with Illinois ...

What to Expect: IU basketball travels to Illinois

IU basketball returns from a lengthy break on Sunday afternoon against Illinois at the State Farm Center. The Hoosiers will take on the Fighting Illini at 1 p.m. ET on CBS. The Hoosiers are 17-8 overall and 8-6 in the ...

2025-26 Big Ten basketball season preview: Illinois Fighting Illini

With the start of college basketball season in early November, Inside the Hall is taking a team-by-team look at the Big Ten and a player-by-player look at IU basketball’s roster. Today, our team previews continue with Illinois. Previously: Penn State, ...

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2025-26 Big Ten offseason at a glance: Illinois Fighting Illini

Welcome to “Big Ten offseason at a glance,” a team-by-team look at the conference at the start of the summer. We’ll examine roster movement for each Big Ten roster and give an early outlook for each Big Ten program for ...

Film Session: How Illinois hit eight first-half 3-pointers against Indiana

In Indiana’s 25-point loss to Illinois on Tuesday night, the Illini knocked down 8-of-19 from 3-point range in the first half, good for 42.1 percent. It was one of several reasons the Hoosiers found themselves down 28 points at halftime. ...

Five takeaways from Indiana’s loss to Illinois

Indiana suffered its second straight 25-point loss, falling 94-69 to Illinois on Tuesday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The loss dropped the Hoosiers to 13-5 overall and 4-3 in the Big Ten. Here are five takeaways from the loss to ...

Indiana suffers second straight 25-point loss, falls 94-69 to Illinois

Five minutes remained in Tuesday night’s first half as Indiana was down by 30 points against Illinois. Boos of frustration began to sing down onto the court, filling Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The boos quickly faded away as they turned ...

The Minute After: Illinois

  • Ryan Corazza Jan 14, 2025 3
 
The Minute After: Illinois

Thoughts on a 94-69 loss to the Illini: Let us count the ways this game was a dumpster fire for the Hoosiers: Students chanted “Fire Woodson.” Fans booed. Fans left during halftime. More filed out as the second half wore ...

Photo Gallery: Indiana vs. Illinois

  • Jamie Owens Jan 14, 2025 3
 
Photo Gallery: Indiana vs. Illinois

Check out 32 photos by Jamie Owens from Indiana’s 94-69 loss to Illinois at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Purchase prints from J. Scott Photography.

At the Buzzer: Illinois 94, Indiana 69

  • Alex Bozich Jan 14, 2025 3
 
At the Buzzer: Illinois 94, Indiana 69

Quick thoughts on a 94-69 loss to Illinois: How it happened After Saturday’s 25-point beatdown at Iowa, all eyes were on how Indiana would respond at home against Illinois on Tuesday night. It didn’t take long to get an answer. ...