University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Basketball
Recent News About University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Basketball
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Illinois advances to Big Ten title game after comeback win over Nebraska
Illinois secured a place in the Big Ten Tournament championship game with a 98-87 victory over Nebraska, overcoming a 15-point deficit in the second half. The game, held in Minneapolis, saw Terrence Shannon Jr. deliver a record-breaking performance with 40 points, setting a new Big Ten Tournament record for most points scored by an individual player.
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Illinois rallies past Ohio State to reach Big Ten semifinals
Illinois made a significant comeback to defeat Ohio State 77-74 in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals for the first time since 2021. The game took place at Target Center in Minneapolis, where Illinois overcame a 10-point deficit in the second half.
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Illinois secures No. 2 seed for Big Ten Tournament
Illinois has secured the No. 2 seed in the 2024 Big Ten Tournament. The team, known as the Fighting Illini, will commence their tournament play at the Target Center in Minneapolis during the Quarterfinals on Friday at 5:30 p.m. CT on BTN. They are set to face off against either No. 7 Iowa or No. 10 Ohio State.