Big 2nd Half Leads Illinois Over Northwestern, 66-50
Malcolm Hill scored 18 points to lead the Illini.
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Malcolm Hill scored 18 points to lead the Illini.
The Wildcats are a fun blend of novelty and probability -- that can't afford to trip up down the stretch.
Bryant McIntosh scored 18 points.
Welsh-Ryan Arena has a different feel as Northwestern pursues its first NCAA Tournament.
Freshman Isiah Brown led Northwestern (19-7, 8-5) with a career-high 19 points.
Coach Chris Collins and his point guard share a special bond and the same goals.
Bryant McIntosh scored 25 points as the Wildcats improved to 19-6.
Te'Jon Lucas, Maverick Morgan and Michael Finke each had 11 points for Illinois (14-11, 4-8 Big Ten).
The school is now investigating reports of at least three sexual assaults at fraternities involving date-rape drugs.
Four women reported they were possibly given a date rape drug while attending a party at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity on Jan. 21, according to an alert from the school's Sexual Harassment Prevention Office. Two of those women believe they were sexually assaulted.
Northwestern is attempting to make program history this season.
Northwestern couldn't get closer than 14 in the second half.
The Wildcats emphasized defense in this recruiting class, with 10 of their 17 signees projected to play on that side of the ball.
Appreciate the Wildcats' run to their first ever NCAA Tournament berth.
The University of Chicago, Northwestern University and the University of Illinois say the order will hurt the academic community.
Gonzaga has moved to No. 1 for the second time in school history.
Bryant McIntosh had 21 points and eight assists.
Vic Law scored 20, and the Wildcats (17-4, 6-2 Big Ten) won their fifth straight to match their longest streak in conference play since the 1965-'66 season.
The Wildcats have more to prove, but at 16-4, they're on track for the Big Dance.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel touts the city's free college program at a reception for the grand opening of Northwestern Academy.
Scottie Lindsey scored 21 points.
Scottie Lindsey scored 22 points.
The Wildcats improved to 14-4.
The university said in a statement that the 19-year-old Hankins' body was found Monday afternoon in her room; foul play isn't suspected.
Scottie Lindsey scored 15 of his 19 points in the second half.
