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Duke Deen scores 16 in Bradley's 76-60 victory over Northern Illinois
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Duke Deen's 16 points helped Bradley defeat Northern Illinois 76-60 on Saturday night. Deen also added five rebounds and five assists for the Braves (3-1). Darius Hannah finished 7 of 9 from the floor to add 15 points. Zek Montgomery had 13 points and shot 4 of...
Amar Johnson runs for 157 yards, 2 TDs to lead South Dakota State to 41-10 rout of Southern Illinois
BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Amar Johnson ran for 157 yards and two touchdowns and South Dakota State routed Southern Illinois 41-10 on Saturday. South Dakota State (9-2, 6-1 Missouri Valley Football Conference), ranked third in the FCS coaches poll, has won four straight since its 13-9...
Myers scores 18, Western Illinois beats Central Arkansas 63-61
MACOMB, Ill. (AP) — Ryan Myers had 18 points including two free throws with a second to go in Western Illinois' 63-61 victory against Central Arkansas on Saturday. Myers shot 6 for 23 (4 for 16 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Leathernecks (2-2). Sean...
Josh McCray runs for three TDs to lead Illinois to a 38-16 win over slumping Michigan State
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Josh McCray ran for three touchdowns and Luke Altmyer threw two TD passes, leading Illinois to a 38-16 victory Saturday over Michigan State. McCray had nine carries for 61 yards, Altmyer completed 19 of 32 passes for 231 yards and Pat Bryant caught four...
Southeast Missouri State beats Western Illinois 54-45 in game featuring 1,152 total yards
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — Paxton DeLaurent threw for 367 yards and four touchdowns, and he added a touchdown on the ground to help Southeast Missouri State beat Western Illinois 54-45 on Saturday to clinch at least a share of the Big South-OVC title. The game featured 99 points...
Patino kicks FG in overtimie to lift Eastern Illinois past Charlston Southern, 16-13
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Julian Patino kicked an 18-yard field goal in overtime to lift Eastern Illinois past Charleston Southern 16-13 in a Big South-Ohio Valley Conference Association game on Saturday. The victory gives the Panthers two straight wins after snapping a string of six...
Justice Department demands records from Illinois sheriff after July killing of Black woman
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department is demanding records related to the shooting of an Illinois woman who was killed in her home by a sheriff's deputy as it investigates how local authorities treat Black residents and people with behavioral disabilities. The...
Rittenhouse throws for 3TDs and Illinois State airs it out in win over Indiana State
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Tommy Rittenhouse threw for 319 yards and three touchdowns and Illinois State beat Indiana State 31-19 on Saturday for its fourth straight win. Indiana State scored first when Elijah Owens capped an opening drive that lasted 17 plays, 75 yards and spanned...
Central Arkansas visits Western Illinois following Myers' 26-point outing
Central Arkansas Bears (1-2) at Western Illinois Leathernecks (1-2) Macomb, Illinois; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Leathernecks -7.5; over/under is 140.5 BOTTOM LINE: Western Illinois hosts Central Arkansas after Ryan Myers scored 26...
Jones leads Northern Illinois against Bradley after 22-point game
Northern Illinois Huskies (2-1) at Bradley Braves (2-1) Peoria, Illinois; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Braves -18.5; over/under is 147.5 BOTTOM LINE: Northern Illinois visits Bradley after Quentin Jones scored 22 points in Northern...
