Rutgers guard Dylan Harper (2) and center Lathan Sommerville (24) block this shot by Illinois forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) during the second half, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J.

Rutgers raced to a 23-6 advantage, with Illinois taking its first lead at 48-47 with 13 minutes, 6 seconds to play. Takeaways Illinois: The Illini were 6 of 28 from 3-point range.

Illinois, ranked No. 23 in The Associated Press poll, enters the matchup 15-7 overall and 7-5 in the Big Ten. Rutgers comes into the contest 11-11 overall and 4-7 in the Big Ten.

Head coach Brad Underwood screams at the referees during a Jan. 23 home loss to Maryland. No. 23 Illinois (15-8, 7-6) was upset at Rutgers (12-11, 5-7) on Wednesday night, 82-73. Despite strong ...

Rutgers also scored 18 points off 13 Illinois turnovers and nearly matched Illinois on the boards (41-40). The "Give Rutgers all the credit," Illinois coach Brad Underwood said. "They deserved the ...

Following a Wednesday night win in the Big Ten over No. 23 Illinois, Rutgers basketball moved up five spots in the all-important NET Rankings. The win, the first over a ranked opponent this season ...

Takeaways Illinois: The Illini were 6 of 28 from beyond the arc. They have not topped 30% in six straight games. Rutgers: Bailey is fourth on the Scarlet Knights' season scoring list. Key moment ...

Illinois, ranked No. 23 in The Associated Press poll, enters the matchup 15-7 overall and 7-5 in the Big Ten. Rutgers comes into the contest 11-11 overall and 4-7 in the Big Ten.

After putting up five runs against Bradley (11-32) in Illinois’ (26-19, 12-12) previous game, the offense stayed hot in game one against Rutgers (24-24,12-12). The Illini came out swinging, with ...

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Will Riley hit a left-wing 3-pointer with 10:48 left in the second half on an assist from Ben Humrichous. Riley's basket put Illinois up 53-50 vs. Rutgers basketball.