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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 ...

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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 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 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 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. ...

What to Expect: Illinois at Indiana

  • Alex Bozich Jan 14 3
 
What to Expect: Illinois at Indiana

Indiana will try to bounce back from Saturday’s 85-60 loss to Iowa when it hosts Illinois tonight at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The Fighting Illini are 12-4 overall and 4-2 in Big Ten play. Tuesday’s game will tip at 7 ...

2024-25 ITH Season Preview: Illinois Fighting Illini

With the start of college basketball season in early November, we’ll examine the conference as a whole and Indiana’s roster over the coming weeks. Today, our team previews continue with Illinois. Previously: Penn State, Washington, Minnesota, USC, Northwestern, Nebraska, Iowa, ...

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2024-25 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: Xavier Johnson’s drives against the Illini

In Indiana’s loss to the Illini, Xavier Johnson seemed to re-capture some of his explosion off the bounce, as he scored all 14 of his points and all six of his field goals via drives off the perimeter. Johnson’s struggles ...

Five takeaways from Indiana’s loss to Illinois

Indiana dropped its third straight game, falling 70-62 to Illinois on Saturday afternoon at the State Farm Center. Here are five takeaways from the loss to the Fighting Illini: Indiana goes with a smaller lineup with Kel’el Ware out Mike ...

The Minute After: Illinois

  • Ryan Corazza Jan 27, 2024 3
 
The Minute After: Illinois

Thoughts on a 70-62 loss to the Illini: Indiana gave a great effort this afternoon in Champaign. The Hoosiers fought. But in the end, it’s another loss and another missed opportunity to get their first signature win of the season. ...

Video: Mike Woodson, Mackenzie Mgbako react to loss at Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Mike Woodson and Mackenzie Mgbako addressed the media following Indiana’s 70-62 loss to Illinois on Saturday at the State Farm Center. Watch their postgame reaction below:

At the Buzzer: Illinois 70, Indiana 62

  • Alex Bozich Jan 27, 2024 3
 
At the Buzzer: Illinois 70, Indiana 62

Quick thoughts on a 70-62 loss at Illinois: How it happened With a week off to prepare, Indiana got off to a strong start on Saturday afternoon at the State Farm Center. The Hoosiers led by as many as eight ...

What to Expect: Indiana at Illinois

  • Alex Bozich Jan 26, 2024 3
 
What to Expect: Indiana at Illinois

Indiana returns to action Saturday afternoon at the State Farm Center against Illinois. The Fighting Illini are 14-5 overall and 5-3 in Big Ten play. The game will tip at 3 p.m. ET on FOX: Indiana’s week-long break ends tomorrow ...