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Social Media Reacts to Illinois Basketball's Hard-Scrabble Win at Northwestern

Illinois finally exorcised one of its more annoying recent demons on Wednesday night, knocking off Northwestern 79-68 in Evanston and snapping a three-game losing streak in Welsh-Ryan Arena.

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Three Instant Observations From Illinois Basketball's 79-68 Win at Northwestern

Chicago's northern suburbs have been a strange stumbling block in recent years for Illinois, which had entered Wednesday's road matchup against Northwestern having lost of each of its past three at Welsh-Ryan Arena.

Watch: Illinois at Northwestern | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 01/14/2026

Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / January 14

Former Illini Update: Morez Johnson Jr., Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn Erupt, Plus More

There’s no way around it: Illinois men's basketball losing key pieces to the transfer portal during the Brad Underwood era has become an almost annual affair.

Ca'Lil Valentine News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / January 14

Illinois Running Back Ca'Lil Valentine to Return to Champaign in 2026?

A big concern surrounding Illinois football heading into this offseason was the possibility – and maybe even likelihood – of a handful of impact players with eligibility remaining opting to bail on the program ahead of what can only be characterized as a transition year.

Brad Underwood News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / January 13

Illinois' Midseason Addition Set to Arrive: Brad Underwood Details Expectations

Illinois made waves in December when it signed international forward Toni Bilic as a midseason addition to its roster. But although Bilic, a 6-foot-8 Croatia native, signed with the Illini on Dec.

Kylan Boswell News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / January 12

Iowa's Bennett Stirtz Explains How Illinois' Kylan Boswell Ruined His Sunday

Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz was a preseason All-Big Ten selection by the media and is considered a future NBA first-round draft prospect – maybe even a lottery pick.

Brad Underwood News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / January 12

Illinois' Brad Underwood Compares David Mirkovic to Former Iowa State All-American

Illinois' David Mirkovic doesn’t fit into a prototypical hoops category. A 6-foot-9 forward, he isn’t exactly a stretch 4. He’s certainly not solely a post-up player – although not quite a point forward.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / January 12

Iowa Coach Ben McCollum Reveals What Sets Illinois' Offense Apart

Everyone has heard the adage: The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. In any group setting – business, sports, etc. – to reach that status is the goal of every entity.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / January 12

Illinois Football Signs Transfer Defensive Lineman – What It Means

Illinois football has thus far lost more than it has gained via the transfer portal, but finally the Illini are starting to land FBS-level talent in the portal.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / January 11

Illinois Continues Climb in KenPom Following Victory at Iowa

After grinding out a gritty road win at Iowa on Sunday , Illinois moved to 13-3 overall and 4-1 in the Big Ten. For now, the Illini sit at No. 16 in the

Kylan Boswell News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / January 11

Why Kylan Boswell Was the Driving Force in Illinois' Victory Over Iowa

No. 16 Illinois (13-3, 4-1 Big Ten) leapt out to a 21-5 lead over No. 19 Iowa (12-4, 2-3 Big Ten) on Sunday afternoon in Iowa City and never looked back.

Watch: Illinois vs. Penn State | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 01/11/26

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / January 11

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Basketball's Narrow Win at Iowa

No. 16 Illinois walked into Iowa City's Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday morning and set the tone immediately, jumping out to a fast start that put No. 19 Iowa on its heels.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / January 11

Three Instant Observations From Illinois Basketball's 75-69 Win at Iowa

What began as a blowout morphed into a barnburner, but No. 16 Illinois had just enough firepower and fortune left in the end to hold off a rally from No.

Watch: Illinois at Iowa | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Basketball | 01/11/2026

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Luke Altmyer News / Larry Brown Sports / December 31

Illinois QB Luke Altmyer runs over a referee during Music City Bowl

Luke Altmyer left a referee with tire marks all over his face during Tuesday’s bowl game. The senior quarterback Altmyer and Illinois squared off against Tennessee in the Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl.