College Sports – Page 54

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.

Georgia safety KJ Bolden (4) and linebacker Quintavius Johnson (3) celebrate after Johnson's fumble recovery during the first half against Alabama on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Georgia and Notre Dame are 1-2 in the AP Top 25, while Northwestern enters rankings at No. 25

By Eric Olson

October 11, 2026 at 1:55 p.m.

No. 2 Notre Dame, which tuned up for this week’s top-10 matchup at No. 8...

Illinois forward David Mirković takes a shot during the first half of against Maryland, Sunday, March 8, 2026, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

David Mirković scores 22 points to help No. 11 Illinois to a 78-72 victory over Maryland

By Noah Trister

March 8, 2026 at 5:18 p.m.

The win gave Illinois a bye into Friday’s quarterfinals in the Big Ten Tournament.

UCLA center Lauren Betts, right, hugs forward Sienna Betts (16) as Iowas called a time out in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the finals of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 8, 2026 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

No. 2 UCLA rolls past No. 9 Iowa 96-45 for 2nd straight women’s Big Ten Tournament title

By Michael Marot

March 8, 2026 at 3:57 p.m.

UCLA extended its school-record win streak to 25 games and its Big Ten win streak...

McKendree head coach Alexio Garcia raises the national champion trophy following the championship round of the inaugural NCAA NC Women's Wrestling Championships at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette via AP)

McKendree wins team title and North Central takes 3rd at inaugural NCAA women’s wrestling championship

By Associated Press

March 8, 2026 at 2:43 p.m.

Yu Sakamoto beat Riley Rayome of North Central 4-3 to win the 117-pound crown and...

Northern Iowa's Ben Schwieger celebrates after making a 3-pointer as UIC's Ahmad Henderson II walks away during the second half of the Missouri Valley championship game Sunday, March 8, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Northern Iowa denies UIC men an NCAA Tournament berth with an 84-69 win in the MVC final

By Associated Press

March 8, 2026 at 1:54 p.m.

Sixth-seeded Northern Iowa became the lowest seed to win the MVC Tournament and the first...

Northwestern field hockey midfielder Greta Hinke, from left, fullback Maja Zivojnovic and goalkeeper Juliana Boon celebrate with the Big Ten and NCAA championship trophies during a men’s basketball game against Oregon on Feb. 28, 2026, at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston. (Josh Boland/baiduhai)

What has led to Northwestern’s success in women’s sports the last 20 years? ‘Winning can be contagious.’

By Colleen Kane

March 8, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

When it comes to women’s sports, Northwestern has had a special run over the last...

Northwestern forward Nick Martinelli makes a move against Oregon on Feb. 28, 2026, at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston. (Josh Boland/baiduhai)

Northwestern takes late lead after furious rally but finishes regular season with 67-66 loss to Minnesota

By Associated Press

March 8, 2026 at 12:07 a.m.

Nick Martinelli scored 23 points but missed a potential winning 3-point attempt on the final...

Nazareth’s Mia Gage wins state title, like cousin did at Curie. As freshman, like teammate Stella Sakalas did.

By Matt Le Cren

March 8, 2026 at 11:50 a.m.

Freshman guard Mia Gage starts a 16-0 run to fuel Nazareth's 55-23 win over Loyola...

Illinois-Chicago moves 1 win from automatic bid to NCAA Tournament with victory over Drake in MVC semifinals

By Associated Press

March 7, 2026 at 7:43 p.m.

UIC will play Northern Iowa in the MVC Tournament final Sunday (11 a.m., CBS-2). The...

Northern Illinois coach Rashon Burno looks on during a game against Miami (Ohio) on Jan. 31, 2026, in Oxford, Ohio. (Jeff Dean/AP)

Northern Illinois opens search for new men’s basketball coach after Rashon Burno resigns

By Colleen Kane

March 7, 2026 at 7:10 p.m.

Northern Illinois has hired a consulting firm to help hire a new men's basketball coach...

UCLA guard Kiki Rice (1) shoots over Ohio State guard Jaloni Cambridge in the second half of a Big Ten Tournament semifinal Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Indianapolis. (Michael Conroy/AP)

Big Ten Tournament: No. 2 UCLA wins school-record 24th straight and will face No. 9 Iowa for the title

By Mark Ambrogi

March 7, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

UCLA won its school-record 24th consecutive game, 72-62 over No. 11 Ohio State on Saturday...