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Perkins Scores Career-High 32, Iowa Edges Illinois 81-79
Tony Perkins scored 25 of his career-high 32 points in the second half and Iowa edged Illinois 81-79 to snap a five-game losing streak to the Fighting Illini. Perkins shot 8 of 11 from the floor and missed just one of 16 free-throw attempts. Kris Murray added 19 points and Filip Rebraca 13 for Iowa. Matthew Mayer hit four 3-pointers...
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Illinois' Kofi Cockburn Announces He's Entering NBA Draft
Illinois All-America center Kofi Cockburn has declared for the NBA draft and hired an agent, marking the end of one of the most productive careers in program history.
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Turnovers Doom Illinois in Sloppy Loss to Houston in NCAA Tournament
The Illinois Fighting Illini gave themselves a chance to advance to their first Sweet 16 in 17 years on Sunday, but turnovers doomed their chances as they fell to the Houston Cougars in Pittsburgh.
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How to Watch: Houston vs. Illinois in Second Round of NCAA Tournament
In a game that many experts had hoped to see during the 2021 NCAA Tournament, the Illinois Fighting Illini will take on the Houston Cougars in a second-round matchup on Sunday morning.
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When Does Illinois Basketball Play Again? Here's When to Catch the Illini in Round 2 of NCAA Tournament
After the Illinois Fighting Illini captured a win over the Chattanooga Mocs by one point Friday night, the team is set to enter round two of the NCAA March Madness tournament Sunday.
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Big and Bright, Illini's Cockburn Eyes Deep NCAA Tourney Run
Kofi Cockburn returned to Illinois for NCAA Tournament redemption
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Illinois vs. Chattanooga: First Thoughts, TV Information, Betting Odds
The Illinois Fighting Illini, co-champions of the Big Ten during the regular season, will take on the Chattanooga Mocs in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday evening in Pittsburgh.
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No. 24 Illinois Holds Off No. 10 Michigan State, 56-55
Trent Frazier scored a game-high 16 points, and No. 24 Illinois held on to beat No. 10 Michigan State 56-55 and take sole possession of first place in the Big Ten
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Stefanovic, No. 4 Purdue Top No. 17 Illinois in Double OT
Sasha Stefanovic scored 22 points, including a go-ahead 3 at the start of double overtime that sent No. 4 Purdue over No. 17 Illinois 96-88
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Cockburn, Frazier Lead No. 25 Illinois Over Michigan 68-53
Kofi Cockburn scored 21 points and hauled in 10 rebounds to help No. 25 Illinois over Michigan 68-53 on Friday night
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Late Steal Gives Marquette a 67-66 Win Over No. 10 Illinois
Tyler Kolek converted a steal into a go-ahead layup with 18 seconds left and Marquette forced 26 turnovers for a 67-66 comeback victory over No. 10 Illinois on Monday
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Illinois' Kofi Cockburn to Sit 3 Games for Selling Items Too Early
The NCAA has suspended Illinois center Kofi Cockburn for the first three games of the season because he sold apparel and memorabilia before new regulations that allow athletes to participate in money-making ventures went into effect