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Paul Sullivan: The only sure thing in this week’s Big Ten tournament at the United Center is unpredictability

CHICAGO — It was only a year ago that Boo Buie and Northwestern watched Iowa set a slew of Big Ten tournament scoring records in a 112-76 second-round rout in Indianapolis.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 7, 2023

No. 5 Purdue staves off Illinois’ second-half rally

The Boilermakers led by 24 early in the second half before the Illini rallied and eventually tied the game at 67 with 1:17 to go. Edey’s layup gave Purdue a 69-67 edge with 56 seconds left, and Illinois turned over the ball with 31 seconds left.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 6, 2023

Illinois holds off Michigan in double overtime

Matthew Mayer opened the second overtime with a three-pointer and a layup and the Illini never trailed again.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2023

Shannon’s surge rallies Illinois past No. 21 Northwestern

Terrence Shannon Jr. shook off a slow start in his return from a concussion, scoring 24 of his 26 points in the second half as Illinois rallied from an 18-point halftime deficit to win 66-62.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 24, 2023

Illinois gets back on track with win over Minnesota

The Illini defeated Minnesota 78-69 to end a two-game skid and won their fourth straight at State Farm Center on Monday night.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 21, 2023

Entrenched in mediocrity, Illinois falls at No. 14 Indiana

Mayer leads Illini with 24 points; Shannon (concussion protocol) misses game

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 18, 2023

Illinois goes on big second-half run to beat Nebraska

The Illini (16-6, 7-4 Big Ten) have won seven of their last eight games.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 1, 2023

Matthew Mayer’s career-high 26 lead Illinois over Wisconsin

Mayer tied his career high with five three-pointers and Jayden Epps added 13 points for the Fighting Illini, who have won six of their last seven.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 29, 2023

Illinois beats Minnesota for fourth straight victory

Matthew Mayer had 19 points and 10 rebounds and the Illini used a big second half to beat the Golden Gophers 78-60 on Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 17, 2023

Illinois beats Minnesota, wins fourth straight

Illinois pulled away in the opening five minutes of the second half with a 12-0 run.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 17, 2023