It was the Illini's ninth straight win at State Farm Center against the Wildcats, who haven't swept a season series since 1966.

The Illini crashed the boards and hit the floor to scrap their way to an 83-74 win over the Wildcats in Champaign

No. 17 Illinois plays a rematch against Northwestern on Sunday in Champaign without sophomore center Tomislav Ivišić.

The Northwestern Wildcats were fueled by 54 points in the second half to knock off the Indiana Hoosier men's basketball team Wednesday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois 79-70.

Northwestern hasn't won at Illinois since January 2013 -- two months before Chris Collins became the Wildcats' head coach. Collins has led Northwestern to the first three NCAA Tournament appearances

Almost two months after falling in their Big Ten opener at Northwestern (12-8, 3-6), No. 17 Illinois (14-6, 6-4) got back at their in-state rivals, beating the Wildcats 83-74 in Champaign on Sunday. It was a one-sided affair from the opening tip,

Illinois men's basketball is looking to avoid a three game losing streak as they welcome Northwestern to the State Farm Center Sunday Jan. 26.

Illinois Fighting Illini (13-5, 3-4 Big Ten) at Northwestern Wildcats (7-10, 0-6 Big Ten) Evanston, Illinois; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Illinois faces Northwestern after Kendall Bostic scored 20 points in Illinois' 86-68 loss to the Michigan State Spartans.

Illinois senior guard Adalia McKenzie drives to the basket against Northwestern on Thursday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston. McKenzie had 15 points in the Illini’s comfortable 85-60 victory against the host Wildcats. EVANSTON...

Morez Johnson Jr., the 2024 Illinois Mr. Basketball from Thornton, received his second career start for No. 17 Illinois on Sunday.

Illinois Fighting Illini (13-5, 3-4 Big Ten) at Northwestern Wildcats (7-10, 0-6 Big Ten) Evanston, Illinois; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Illinois faces Northwestern after Kendall Bostic ...