BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Alabama didn’t slow down even with a scoreless night from star Mark Sears. The preseason All-American guard watched much of the second half from the bench as the eighth-ranked Crimson Tide held off No. 25 Illinois 100-87 on Wednesday night. His teammates...
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Tomislav Ivisic scored 20 points, Ben Humrichous added 10 and Illinois overcame 18 turnovers to beat Oakland 66-54 on Wednesday night. Illinois has started a season 3-0 for the fourth time under Brad Underwood, and the second time in three seasons after...
Illinois (29-9, 14-6 Big Ten) The Illini won the Big Ten tournament, made it to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2005 and were ranked No. 6 in the final AP Top 25 poll last season. However, four of their five starters are gone, including first-round NBA draft...