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Every TCR recap from Illinois’ 7-year winning streak over Michigan
It’s been fun, hasn’t it? Illinois hasn’t lost to Michigan in more than seven years – Jan. 10, 2019. It’s been so long, that I was still a student the last time it happened! Unfortunately, if I played in the band that day, I didn’t take a photo to document it. Well, ever since then, […]
How to Watch Illinois vs. Michigan: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Streaming and Odds
How to Watch Illinois vs. Michigan Game Time: 7 p.m. Friday TV Channel: Fox Online Streaming: FoxSportsGO Odds: N/A (Illinois 50.5% Chance To Win – ESPN Matchup Predictor) Quick Hits: Illinois Fighting Illini (22-6, 13-4 Big Ten) Head Coach: Brad Underwood (9th season) Last Game: UCLA 95, Illinois 94 Gameday Reading: Michigan Wolverines (25-2, 15-1 Big Ten) Last […]
Illinois is counting on its youth heading into March
This year’s Illinois team might be young, but don’t count them out on making a late push this season. The Illini have battled injuries for what seems to be two straight seasons and have had a variety of different lineups on the floor. With Gretchen Dolan out for the last month due to injury, key […]
TCR Bracketology 9.0: What the committee reveal says about Illinois
On Saturday, the NCAA selection committee released its annual top 16 reveal. They did not have much to say on the Illini, but what they said about other teams can provide some insight into how Illinois will be valued by the committee. Illinois was 7th, behind a clear top three of Michigan, Duke and Arizona, […]
Illinois secures top-10 road win, Hartleb’s 600th overall
For the first time in more than a decade, Illinois has a top-10 win on the road. Illinois blew out No. 6 Coast Carolina 14-5 on Sunday at the Coastal Carolina Tournament. It’s the program’s first win over a top-10 team away from Illinois Field since March 2015, and the highest ranked road win since […]
Illinois’ efficient three-point shooting helps crush Northwestern
EVANSTON, Ill. — Shooting clinic. The Illinois Fighting Illini came into Welsh-Ryan looking to complete the sweep against in-state rival Northwestern, and they did absolutely just that in very convincing fashion, as they pummeled the Wildcats 92-65 to improve to 19-8 on the season. In a game that started very foul-heavy, which played in the […]
The most stunned reactions to Illinois’ overtime loss at UCLA
When there were 4.9 seconds left in OT and the Illini clung to a 1-point lead, we all knew how it was going to end. Illinois lost 95-94 at UCLA in the Illini’s third overtime loss in just 15 days. Here’s how X reacted to the latest defeat.
Illinois left shellshocked in historic collapse at UCLA
LOS ANGELES — Inside Pauley Pavilion on Saturday night, Illinois’ Big Ten title hopes hung by a thread. When Illinois was on the verge of hanging onto a shaky win, the Bruins’ Donovan Dent took off like a rocket, in the matter of moments, he made his way from one end of the court to […]
Illinois secures No. 2 seed in NCAA bracket preview, No. 7 overall
The selection committee has spoken. Michigan remains at the top of the mountain, with Illinois just behind. While there are still 800 regular season games left to play before Selection Sunday, the NCAA March Madness bracket preview gave the Illini faithful a chance to see where Illinois stands in the eyes of Keith Gill and the […]
Pivots, versatility, and the chaotic brilliance of David Mirkovic
In 2025, I watched the Nike Hoop Summit. The game featured big names like A.J. Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, Cayden Boozer, Koa Peat, Nate Ament, and Chris Cenac. But I tuned in to watch a future Illinois player. I wanted to see the international man of mystery, whom I knew would define the Illini season. The […]
David Mirkovic: Illinois’ freshman who can do it all
There is no shortage of starpower on this Illini team. They have at least seven players that can put up double digit scoring numbers any night, which shouldn’t be a surprise since their offense is one of the most efficient in the country. The scoring is balanced, and is rarely a one-man show. The few […]
The best reactions to Illinois’ blowout win over USC
That was quite something. Despite me losing sleep over staying up until 11:30 (ON A WEEKNIGHT!) to watch the Illini, they delivered with a 101-65 win over USC on Wednesday. Here’s the best reactions from the online world:
How to Watch Illinois at UCLA: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Streaming and Odds
How to Watch Illinois at USC Game Time: 7 p.m. Saturday TV Channel: Fox Online Streaming: FoxSportsGO Odds: N/A (Illinois 66.5% Chance To Win – ESPN Matchup Predictor) Quick Hits: Illinois Fighting Illini (22-5, 13-3 Big Ten) Head Coach: Brad Underwood (9th season) Last Game: Illinois 101, USC 65 Gameday Reading: UCLA Bruins (17-9, 9-6 Big Ten) Last […]
No. 10 Illinois dominates USC from opening tip, earns seventh Big Ten road win
LOS ANGELES — Pure domination. That’s what occurred in the first of Illinois’ two West Coast games this week, as No. 10 Illinois defeated USC 101-65 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday night. After suffering back-to-back overtime losses, it appears Illinois is officially back on track, winning its last two games by […]
Kylan Boswell stuns with dunk of the year
Uhhhhhh, that will wake you up. At the end of the first half Wednesday night at USC, Illinois guard Kylan Boswell stunned everyone with an incredible putback dunk. Initially ruled basket interference on the floor, Illinois challenged the call and it was overturned. Because, duh. I think the hand is alright. We knew Kylan’s athletic, […]
Why Illinois’ top duo is ready for the postseason
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — It’s almost that time of the year for basketball fans. And this Illini core has proved it’s more than ready for it. As March quickly approaches, teams around the country are starting to finish their resumes to make their case for the big dance. Teams will look to get streaky at just […]
‘Back to work’: Illinois takes down Rutgers as March nears
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — After two heartbreaking losses to Oregon and USC, the Illini have fired back with statement wins in their last two games. Tuesday night’s win over Rutgers marks back-to-back games in which the Illini have beaten their opponent by more than 20 points. The orange and blue dominated the Scarlet Knights for all […]
Historical data points to Illinois making deep March run
Illinois is having its best regular season since 2021, when the Illini finished 16-4 in conference play and earned a No. 1 seed on Selection Sunday. That team ended the regular season at 20-6 (fewer games due to the COVID season) while the 2023-24 Elite Eight team finished 23–8 and with a three seed. The […]
Rocky start to season for Illinois Baseball
It was hardly a vacation for the Fighting Illini after their three-game series down in Florida. Illinois came home with a 1-2 record against USF, finishing with a high-scoring 11-10 defeat. With the excitement of opening night, Illinois was able to score its first home run from junior transfer Michael Farina. Two runs later, the […]
TCR Bracketology 8.0: Illinois’ outlook four weeks from Selection Sunday
After a frustrating loss at Michigan State last week put some distance between Illinois and the 1-seeds last week, a truly deflating loss at home to Wisconsin threatened to drop the Illini down to a 3-seed. Fortunately for the Illini, Kylan Boswell came back and a stifling defensive performance against Indiana righted the ship. Also, […]
Long-time NFL running back joins Illinois coaching staff
Bret Bielema has clearly made experience an emphasis in his coaching staff hires this offseason. The latest addition: Tyrone Wheatley. The long-time NFL running back will join Illinois’ staff as its running backs coach. A star college RB at Michigan (4,187 rushing yards, 53 touchdowns), Wheatley has been around the block in the NFL and […]
No, Brad Underwood won’t be going to Kansas State
In case we even have to say it: Brad Underwood will not be leaving Illinois for — checks notes — Kansas State. The Wildcats fired Jerome Tang on Sunday night in a strange turn of events, claiming the fire is “for cause.” Now, of course, some parts of the internet are calling for BU to […]
Keaton Wagler’s “balanced diet” is keeping Illinois’ B1G title hopes afloat
On this episode of ‘Oskee Talk’ I’m joined by TCR’s Pleas Honeywood to recap men’s basketball’s blowout win over the hated Hoosiers (4:16) and discuss why Sunday was more about “process” than “results” (9:39). We also analyze the Illini’s Big Ten outlook (27:18), Keaton Wagler’s offensive balance (34:09), and his impact on the Illini’s future […]
Illinois falls to No. 10 in latest AP poll after 1-1 week
A so-so week for the Illini, and they now find themselves at No. 10 in the latest AP poll on Monday. Illinois checked in last week at No. 8, and proceeded to lose to Wisconsin at State Farm Center. But the Illini — with Kylan Boswell back on the court — turned things around with […]
How to Watch Illinois at USC: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Streaming and Odds
How to Watch Illinois at USC Game Time: 9 p.m. Wednesday TV Channel: BTN Online Streaming: FoxSportsGO Odds: N/A (Illinois 75.5% Chance To Win – ESPN Matchup Predictor) Quick Hits: Illinois Fighting Illini (21-5, 12-3 Big Ten) Head Coach: Brad Underwood (9th season) Last Game: Illinois 71, Indiana 51 Gameday Reading: USC Trojans (18-7, 7-7 Big Ten) Last […]
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