College Sports – Page 37

Illinois wing Andrej Stojaković runs onto the court before the Final Four game against UConn on April 4, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

5 Big Ten men’s basketball takeaways, including a ‘completely changed’ Andrej Stojaković at Illinois

By Colleen Kane

October 10, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Big Ten men's basketball coaches and players from Illinois, Northwestern, Oregon, Iowa and Michigan talked...

Illinois Fighting Illini line up for the national anthem before the start of a game against the UCLA Bruins at State Farm Center on Jan. 28, 2026, in Champaign. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

5 takeaways from Big Ten women’s basketball media day, including Illinois’ retention and Northwestern’s vision

By Colleen Kane

October 7, 2026 at 5:34 p.m.

Illinois women's basketball thinks it can take the next step after major offseason retention.

Northwestern quarterback Aidan Chiles drops back to throw during an NCAA college football game against Ball State in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)

Aidan Chiles throws for 3 touchdowns and runs in another as Northwestern rips Ball State 45-14

By Matt Carlson

October 10, 2026 at 3:55 p.m.

Aidan Chiles passed for three touchdowns for the second time this season and ran in...

UCLA center Lauren Betts passes the ball during practice Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Phoenix, ahead of the Bruins' Final Four matchup against Texas on Friday. (Ross D. Franklin/AP)

Rusty in crunch time, women’s Final Four teams brace for tight games after so many blowouts

By David Brandt

April 3, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Four powerhouse women's programs square off Friday night when UConn faces South Carolina and Texas...

Championship banners, including the Indiana Hoosiers 1975-76 national championship team, the last undefeated men’s Division I team to win the championship, hang in the arena on March 1, 2026, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Mike Marot)

It’s been 50 years since the last perfect NCAA champion — and those Hoosiers will be honored at title game

By Michael Marot

April 3, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

A half-century later, the Indiana Hoosiers are still the last undefeated champion in Division I...

Illinois State players watch from the bench in the final minutes of the second half against Auburn in an NIT semifinal on April 2, 2026, at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Redbirds lost 88-66. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Illinois State loses to ‘NCAA Tournament-caliber’ Auburn in NIT semifinals: ‘What we’re building is special’

By Sean Hammond

April 3, 2026 at 12:31 a.m.

Illinois State's season ended with a loss to Auburn in the NIT semifinals Thursday. But...

Illinois State guard Ty Pence (22) dunks the ball during the second half against Auburn in an NIT semifinal on April 2, 2026, at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Photos: Illinois State loses to Auburn 88-66 in NIT semifinals

By Armando L. Sanchez

April 2, 2026 at 10:43 p.m.

Photos from Illinois State's 88-66 loss to Auburn in the Final Four of the NIT...

A general view of the exterior of Lucas Oil Stadium before the Final Four on April 2, 2026, in Indianapolis. (Luke Hales/Getty)

Final Four notes: Illinois acclimating to massive venue, COVID-19 tournament memories and a Fab Five reunion

By Colleen Kane

April 2, 2026 at 7:39 p.m.

It’s not every day the Illinois basketball players tip off in a football stadium. Here's...

Illinois centers Tomislav Ivišić (13) and Zvonimir Ivišić switch off in the second half against Wisconsin during the Big Ten Tournament on March 13, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

For twins Tomislav and Zvonimir Ivišić, helping Illinois to Final Four in reunion year an ‘incredible’ journey

By Colleen Kane

April 2, 2026 at 6:02 p.m.

When one Ivišić brother makes a big play on the court, it’s usually worth a...

Michigan’s Elliot Cadeau celebrates by cutting down the net after defeating Tennessee in the Elite Eight on March 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Michigan’s Elliot Cadeau back at Final Four after being hospitalized for accidental exposure to nuts

By Aaron Beard

April 2, 2026 at 3:51 p.m.

Michigan starting point guard Elliot Cadeau rejoined his teammates for the Final Four and said...

UConn guard Braylon Mullins speaks with the media after practice at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 2, 2026, in Indianapolis. The Huskies play Illinois in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Column: Already a March Madness legend, UConn’s Braylon Mullins turns his focus to Illinois in the Final Four

By Paul Sullivan

April 2, 2026 at 3:35 p.m.

After making one of the most memorable shots in NCAA Tournament history, UConn freshman Braylon...

Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivišić (13) runs drills on the court during practice before the Saturday Final Four semifinal match against UConn April 3, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Photos: Illinois basketball practice at Lucas Oil Stadium ahead of Final Four matchup

By Armando L. Sanchez

April 3, 2026 at 12:52 p.m.

The Illinois basketball team preps for its Final Four matchup against Connecticut in Indianapolis on...

Chad Baker-Mazara of the USC Trojans drives to the basket against Brandon Lieb of the Illinois State Redbirds in the second half of a game at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. (Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

3 things to know about Illinois State ahead of Thursday’s NIT semifinal against Auburn

By Sean Hammond

April 2, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Illinois State rallied in the NIT after a disappointing MVC tournament. Now, the Redbirds take...