After Maryland simply outsized Illinois in a 91-70 thrashing that can be explained in a single state – the Terrapins' 62 points in the paint – the Illini bounced back to dominate Northwestern on the glass (plus-23 margin) and outscore the Wildcats in the paint.
Analyzing Sunday’s Northwestern at Illinois odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.
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Illinois basketball vs Northwestern score: How the Illini beat the WildcatsIllinois knocked off Northwestern in a college basketball game Sunday. Full recap, game highlights from Champaign, Illinois.
It was the Illini's ninth straight win at State Farm Center against the Wildcats, who haven't swept a season series since 1966.
The bloom is off the rose for these Illini (14-6, 6-4 Big Ten), who went from being underrated by the college basketball illuminati early this season to now arguably underperforming as the expectations around them have risen. The climb up the mountain, as always, gets harder with every subsequent step toward the top.
Northwestern hasn't won at Illinois since January 2013 -- two months before Chris Collins became the Wildcats' head coach. Collins has led Northwestern to the first three NCAA Tournament ...
The Northwestern Wildcats (12-7, 3-5 Big Ten) hope to break a three-game road losing streak when they visit the Illinois Fighting Illini (13-6, 5-4 Big Ten) on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Starting for 7-foot-1 Tomislav Ivisic, who missed his second straight game due to mononucleosis, freshman center Morez Johnson Jr. recorded 15 points, nine rebounds and three blocks as the Fighting Illini (14-6, 6-4) built a 22-point halftime lead on their way to snapping their first two-game losing streak of the season.
No. 17 Illinois takes on the Northwestern Wildcats after Kasparas Jakucionis scored 21 points in Illinois' 91-70 loss to the Maryland Terrapins.
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Big Ten Makes Ace Bailey Announcement After Rutgers-Northwestern Game
Northwestern can't stop Ace Bailey in loss to Rutgers
Bailey scored 24 of his 37 points in the first half as Rutgers picked up a rare road win 79-72 over Northwestern.
Rutgers player grades vs. Northwestern: Take a bow, Ace Bailey
Rutgers is back in the win column thanks in large part to having the best player on the floor. The Scarlet Knights (11-10, 4-6) snapped a two-game losing streak on Wednesday, defeating Northwestern in a 79-72 win in which they led for the final 27 minutes.
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How to watch Illinois vs. Nebraska Husker basketball on TV, live stream plus game timeWhat to know to watch the Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Nebraska Husker basketball via TV and online live stream plus game time on Thursday, Jan. 30.
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