Learn and grow.#Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/nCfOvFTpmy— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Quick hits: No. 25 #Illini can't overcome No. 8 Alabama's early onslaught in 100-87 loss🔸 What happened🔹 What it means🔸 Star of the game🔹 Stats of the game🔸 Don't overlook🔹 What's nexthttps://t.co/33vOMy4csj— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Illini left 11 points at the FT line and didn’t shoot well from 3 and scored 87 in a semi road game. Young kids showed some good moments. Obviously defense needs to improve. Can’t give up 100. High ball screen D needs adjustments. Clean a few things up and they ... Read more

Mike LaTulip on Illinois:“There was no resistance defensively.” https://t.co/hfBmdrcy4m— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Former Illini player Mike LaTulip on Illinois performance tonight. https://t.co/hfBmdrcy4m— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Breaking down Alabama’s win over Illinois NOW! https://t.co/hfBmdrcy4m— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

FIELD OF 68 AFTER DARK! Join @JohnMartin929, @r22childress and @LaTulip_Mike as they react to Illinois-Alabama and more of Wednesday's action! | PRESENTED BY @BetMGM https://t.co/dYlpLOarBm— The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Incredibly impressed with Illinois' overall skill level and its troika of freshmen --- Kasparas Jakucionis, Will Riley, and Tomislav Ivisic.But the Illini need their upperclassmen to do more.And their defense and rim protection must improve.This is ONLY November. https://t.co/ro14tfzZUJ— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

So did the talent in different moments, to be fair. Good that Will Riley got it going late. KJ had both great & rough plays. 2nd half something for Boswell to build on. Understanding & embracing the process has been & will continue to be the deal with this team.— ... Read more

Now that's the @AlabamaMBB squad that I thought could be No. 1. Transfers Aden Holloway and Cliff Omoruyi proved to be impactful in the 100-87 W over @IlliniMBB. Bama scores 100 and preseason all-American Mark Sears didn't score!— Andy Katz (@TheAndyKatz) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

🚨@AlabamaMBB TAKES DOWN ILLINOIS🚨Labaron Philon has a near triple-double🔥 pic.twitter.com/QfzeWqAHgC— The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Alabama hangs 100 on Illinois despite Mark Sears not scoring a single point 😳 The Tide are DEEP. 🐘 pic.twitter.com/4g5CIKHmXf— College Basketball Report (@CBKReport) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

No. 8 Bama closes a 100-87 victory over No. 25 IlliniAbout what I thought in terms of result (picked Bama by 12). Tide are such a load offensively. Triple digits without AA guard Mark Sears scoring a point! Illini are 309th in D1 experience & 345th in mins continuity. Showed.— ... Read more

EVERY program in college basketball would want a guard like Labaron Philon.Whatever "it" is, he possesses.16 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds against Illinois. https://t.co/ro14tfzZUJ— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Alabama tops Illinois 100-87 in a ridiculously-fun, high-paced game.Bama’s ball movement was outstanding. When it gets Chris Youngblood healthy, whew.Illinois reminds me a lot of Alabama … last year. Gonna take some Ls in non-conference play, but the ceiling is so obvious. pic.twitter.com/2e7MWBR8jy— Isaac Trotter (@Isaac__Trotter) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Final: Alabama 100 #Illini 87Encouraging moments for Illinois but couldn’t quite get over the hump.— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Alabama just scored 100 points and beat Illinois by double figures and Mark Sears didn't score a single point.Anarchy?Nope. Just College Basketball. https://t.co/ro14tfzZUJ— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Final: No. 8 Alabama 100, No. 25 Illinois 87— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

FINAL: No. 8 Alabama 100, No. 25 Illinois 87 The #Illini are back in action Saturday against Maryland Eastern Shore. ... Read more

This is the first time #illini have allowed 100+ points since Iowa put up 104 on Jan. 11, 2018.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Labaron Philon showed up for Alabama against Purdue and wasn’t intimidated by Mackey and the atmosphere, and he has been terrific again tonight in the win over Illinois.The freshman can get to the basket, pushes it in transition and can score and also get teammates easy…— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) November ... Read more

An area of growth for this young Illini team will be learning to value each possession.— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Game— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

So many freshman mistakes— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Alabama leads by 8.Illinois has missed 11 free throws.The math is not mathing for the #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

#illini 13-24 FT. Regrettable.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Alabama fans not thrilled with the "Will Riley is going to get to the free throw line" experience. But the Illinois freshman only makes 1 of 2 and the Crimson Tide still lead 86-78 with 3:35 to play. #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Really like what I have seen from #illini in this second half. You aee the skill and talent oozing off the floor. Resilient and offensively can really score it. Defense obviously will be key but they have blocked several shots. Morez Johnson Tip waved off. Always hustling ... Read more

Encouraging second half for Illinois. This will be a very good team in February.— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

It stands https://t.co/NPF9lSIayg— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Bama is 6-for-7 on non-rim twos.33 3P attempts & 29 shots at the rim. https://t.co/yUa0KESIKx— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Looks like they're reviewing the goaltend call on Morez. Would a painful youthful mistake there if it stands.— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

On the line, up the line.@BHumrichous gets the steal.2H 4:34 | #Illini 75, Alabama 86 pic.twitter.com/sQ1THK8XiI— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Will Riley with eight points in the last 2:16 to cut the #illini's deficit to 86-77. Kid can fill it up quickly.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Will Riley has made a pair of threes in the last 2 mins & just got fouled on another. Is he 4-for-4 on getting fouled from three in every game this season?86-77 Bama with 4:11 to play— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

60 FG attempts...23 threes (7 makes)19 shots at the rim (12 makes)18 non-rim twos (6 makes)1.03 ppp https://t.co/0SPGcIxFdo— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Kylan Boswell has scored 11 of his 15 points in the second half. But Illinois still trails Alabama 84-65 with 6:19 to play. #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Certain guys won't be playing as much if they can't make open shots and refuse to guard anyone. That's what's been killing #illini tonight. Gotta make tough layups, Open threes and free throws. Once down 8 now trail 80-65 ... Read more

Bench points...Bama: 37ILL: 13 (5-for-18 FG)— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Morez has 4 fouls— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Alabama answers with a 7-0 run to retake an 80-65 lead. Illini probably missed their chance. ... Read more

7-0 run for Bama. Lead goes back up to 15.Now or never going into the under-8. The swing back by the Tide has made this a steep hill again.— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Back in the game https://t.co/FroMCjyjny— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Why is Will Riley on the bench?— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

I spy @wischlist #illini fans pic.twitter.com/0MIgwzzWNR— Ryan Evan Schroat (@200ColumnsRy) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Just heard "Dixieland Delight" for the first time in person. Don't think anybody said "*Beat* Auburn." Meanwhile, we're back in action in Birmingham, and Alabama is back on top by double figures. #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Mark Sears has ZERO points, and Alabama still leads Illinois 73-65. Sears was an All-American last season and averaged 21.5 PPG. This team is LOADED. 🐘 ... Read more

Wowwww that looked like a TOUGH (bad) call on Morez Johnson. His 4th. Brad Underwood is hot.Looked like he simply got run into. Haven't seen a replay though.73-65 Bama with 9:51 to play— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Brad Underwood told me on Sunday that he wishes every shot his team takes would be from three. He is all in on analytics, which means you're never out of a game. Illini showing signs of life but they've been running uphill all night.— Seth Davis (@SethDavisHoops) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Tis— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

A @morezjohnsonjr block leads to a @BamBam_Boz three!2H 11:27 | #Illini 62, Alabama 71 pic.twitter.com/tgfam2263E— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Kylan Boswell with a transition three, Illinois on an 8-0 run. Illinois is 9-for-18 from the floor in the second half. Alabama 71 #Illini 62 | 11:27 2H— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Illini showing some life. Nice rejection by Morez Johnson Jr. leads then to a three-ball by Kylan Boswell. 9-point game with A LOT of time left.Illinois is +5 in the 7 mins Morez has been on the court. Boswell has 9 of his 13 pts in the 2H.— Derek Piper ... Read more

Hello, single-digit game after Kylan Boswell hits a 3 to give #illini an 8-0 run.71-62 Alabama with 11:27 left.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Kylan Boswell knocks down a 3 to cut Alabama's lead to 71-62 with 11:27 to play. First time Illinois has been within single digits since midway through the first half. #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

The bonus might be the #illini's chance to get back in this game ... if they can make free throws. Illini 10-17 FT tonight71-57 Alabama with 12 minutes left.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Bama has taken 53 FG attempts... 31 threes (11 makes) 17 shots at the rim (12 makes) 5 non-rim twos (5 makes) 1.34 ppp ... Read more

Solid defense from Tomislav Ivisic forces a bad pass and @WillRiley_7 comes up with the steal 🤝2H 14:04 | #Illini 52, Alabama 66 pic.twitter.com/kw7VBEj2O4— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

The number of open three-point looks for Bama, man... Yikes— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

KJ limps off the floor after slipping. Grabbed towards his knee but left on his own power. Seemed to tell the coaching staff he's alright. Got looked at by Paul Schmidt & is back on the bench.— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Illinois had been close to getting back into this game but hasn’t finished enough plays. Alabama 63 #Illini 50 | 15:06 2H— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Alabama's shooting has cooled off (11 of last 27), but #illini just can't sustain their own run to get this within striking distance.63-50 Alabama with 15:06 left.Illinois is winning the glass 30-22 and has allowed only four second-chance points.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Mark Sears hasn’t even scored and Alabama is up 13 on Illinois. That’s the beauty of this Crimson Tide team. Won’t be nearly as reliant on Sears - but he can still go for 20-plus on any given night. https://t.co/41cM0xsx9L— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Alabama's All-American guard Mark Sears has 0 points on 0 of 5 shooting. The Crimson Tide still lead 61-48 with 16:08 to play. #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Brad uses a quick hook on Tre White after he helped off Wrightsell (45% 3P shooter last year) for a triple. Too many of those clips will be on the film where Illinois is leaving its defender at the arc to provide 'help' towards the paint.— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) November ... Read more

That’s the most aggressive we’ve seen Kylan Boswell.— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Tomislav Ivisic from range! 👌2H 18:27 | #Illini 43, Alabama 54 pic.twitter.com/w5OE2KwhZ7— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

More of attack-the-rim mode for Boswell is good for the #illini.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Kylan Boswell attacking the basket — and finishing at the rim — to start the second half. Three-point play from the veteran Illinois guard trims Alabama lead to 57-46 with 17:48 to play. #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

The good news.. Mark Sears hasn't scored yet, shockingly.— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Ivisic's three-ball is so key to unlocking things & really putting opposing 5s in a bind. Just 4-for-16 from deep to start the season, though.— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

“They (Illinois) just checked every box, It felt like the right place, I love the coaches and the team has a great vibe, so every single thing was just helping me to lean towards to that decision.” - Manuella Alves pic.twitter.com/SiyoMhr2D9— UI Zone (@Recruit2Illini) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Alabama is 9-for-13 at the rim, 22 points in the paint. Too easy.— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Keep pushing forward.#Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/YZ1TkUi2xO— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

#illini have left more guys open from deep than I can count with both hands. Lucky to be down 14 but these games will matter and are good for them. If they lose by 30 that won't teach as much as competing and keeping it respectable. Illinois depending on multiple ... Read more

HALFTIME STATS:- Kasparas Jakucionis (13 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 turnovers)- Tomislav Ivisic (7 points, 2 rebounds)- Ben Humrichous (5 points)- Kylan Boswell (4 points, 4 rebounds)#Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Illini only 4 made 3’s, 5 missed FT, 7 TO at the half. Need to be better in those 3 areas. Luckily it will be a high possession game so plenty of opportunities to make a run. Alabama is playing with more pace in the half court than Illini. Bama ... Read more

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I've been corrected. It was an Alabama timeout. Still had a chance to draw something up and a bad pass turned into a desperation heave and a shot clock violation. #Illini https://t.co/6exjVhreBG— Scott Richey (@srrichey) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Halftime: Alabama 52 #Illini 38Grant Nelson 19 points for the Tide, 4-for-7 from three (Illinois just kept letting him shoot). Kasparas Jakucionis 13 points to lead Illinois.— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

That said on KJ, he's easily been the biggest bright spot for the Illini. Rest of the team is just 9-for-26 from the field & 3-for-12 from three.Defensively, there's been turnstiles everywhere. https://t.co/f6f3mXpNxu— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Twenty more to make it right.#Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/KiAXJ7tZaB— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

52-38 Bama at the half. Sloppy pass by KJ on that late possession.Grant Nelson leads all scorers with 19. Tide with 1.37 points per possession.Jakucionis has a team-high 13 pts. Illini have 7 turns (KJ with 3.. almost 4 there) vs. a team not known for turning you over.— Derek ... Read more

HALF: Alabama 52, #illini 38Kasparas Jakucionis 13 points, 3 assists, 3 turnoversGrant Nelson 19 points (7-10 FG)Aden Holloway 11 points (4-4 FG)Alabama 8-23 from three pic.twitter.com/W1Bdienj1x— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Alabama is ALL OVER Illinois 👀 pic.twitter.com/7xTOVECC0V— The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

HALFTIME: No. 8 Alabama 52, No. 25 Illinois 38I don't know, could be worse? What do you think, #Illini fans? (Best GIFs please).— Scott Richey (@srrichey) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Call a timeout to draw up one last play of the first half.Shot clock violation.¯_(ツ)_/¯#Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Illinous is very slow closing on shooters. It’s been an issue in every game this season so far.— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

yes because misses lead to transition offense and the Illini are bad at transition defense.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

This is Grant Nelson's 42nd game with Bama since transferring from North Dakota State. First time hitting 4 threes in a game with the Tide... And another half to play.Perimeter shot-making ability isn't anything new with him but stepping it up tonight.— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Getting after the loose ball.@BamBam_Boz forces an Alabama turnover and gets the bucket.1H 2:23 | #Illini 31, Alabama 44 pic.twitter.com/RKK1tcUAXt— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Grant Nelson makes another 3 ... his fourth of the game. He leads everyone with 19 points and Alabama has a 47-31 lead. #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Tre White needs a mid range pull up. Gets 12 feet from the hoop and stops his dribble or looks to pass in congestion under the hoop. Did it multiple times against Oakland. Done it twice tonight and turned them both over for #illini— Ryan Evan Schroat (@200ColumnsRy) November 21, ... Read more

6-11 FT not helping matters for #illini— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Jakucionis and Ivišic have shown the most composure on the #illini in two games against top-tier opponents so far this fall (Ole Miss & Alabama).Spastic offense with a lot of one-on-one ball. Every possession needs to go through Jakucionis right now.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

You're seeing a team that's now struggling to play with continuity offensively in the heat of the game. Totally understandable with all the new pieces. Going to take time for that chemistry to come together in these kinds of moments. For now, you get a solid amount of freelance— Derek ... Read more

The #illini need more from their veterans. Tre White, Kylan Boswell and Ben Humrichous are a combined 2-for-9.Alabama up 44-26— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Aden Holloway has now banked in a pair of 3s for Alabama. This one leads to a four-point play.Crimson Tide lead Illinois 44-26 with 4:28 left in the first half. #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

So many Alabama layups. Crimson Tide 9 of 12 on shots around the rim. That's making up for the evening out of the three-point shooting (now just 5 of 16). But it's enough for a 40-26 lead. #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Illinois is getting sped up in the half court, showing their inexperience. 8-for-23 FG, 1-8 from three Alabama 36 #Illini 21 | 7:41 1H— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

KJ only #illini who can make a shot. Discouraging how tentative and sluggish Boswell is on offense. Gotta have confidence. Riley isn't afraid to shoot and attack just cant make anything tonight. Booth again weak in the paint and brabs some bench. 36-21 Bama leads #illini— Ryan Evan Schroat (@200ColumnsRy) ... Read more

Never give up on the play.Block from behind by @trewhite19!1H 7:50 | #Illini 21, Alabama 36 pic.twitter.com/vy4rWvbnib— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Illinois on the ropes midway through the first half.— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Feels like the Ole Miss exhibition. #illini get punched in the mouth and are staggering.Kasparas only guy who looks confident.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Omoruyi second-chance hoop. 11-0 run. Timeout called by Underwood.Bama putting up 1.57 ppp & lead by 17.— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Brad Underwood calls a timeout to try and quell a 13-0 Alabama run. Crimson Tide now up 36-19. Illinois has missed its last 11 shots. #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Illini short-arming some finishes around the basket now. 3+ min scoring drought.Another Grant Nelson hoop. 16 pts after the and-one. 15-point lead for Bama.Little bit of danger time here for Illinois.— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Will Riley struggling with physicality. Alabama really getting into him to start that last possession, on which he missed 3 shots.11-0 Alabama run to take a 34-19 lead.#illini look like a really young team.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Alabama ranks 11th (Torvik) and 17th (KenPom) in adjusted tempo. Seeing that firsthand tonight in Birmingham. Tide hard-wired to RUN.Illinois finds itself trailing 34-19 with 9:00 left in the 1st half after three-point play from Grant Nelson gets him to 16 points. #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

DMX during the timeout. Shouts to Legacy Arena. #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

You already knew Bama was gonna make 3-4 deep ones after building a house in Mackey arena with bricks. Allowing too much penetration on drives allowing some easy ones in the lane. 29-19 Alabama leads #illini— Ryan Evan Schroat (@200ColumnsRy) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

This is, as is sometimes said in Champaign, not ideal. #Illini pic.twitter.com/E4J3VNcAu7— Scott Richey (@srrichey) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

6-0 run by Alabama and the lead balloons to 10 points.Grant Nelson has 13 points for the Tide, 3-for-6 from three. Alabama shooting 60% from the floor. Alabama 29 #Illini 19 | 10:18 1H— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Alabama takes a 29-19 lead, shooting 12-for-20 from the field.#illini just can't stay in front of Alabama right now. Constantly in rotation. At least Bama has missed their last five threes?Illinois now getting sped up on offense too, making some rushed decisions.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

6-0 run for Bama, as the Tide extend the lead to 10.Underwood signals to his team to settle down... Kasparas Jakucionis throws it out of bounds on a post entry.29-19 Bama at the 10:18 mark— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

First double-digit lead of the game for Alabama at 29-19. Tide pushing the pace, scoring in transition and knocking down a bunch of 3s. #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Bama attacking Ben Humrichous at the defensive end— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Alabama very active offensively. Drive and kick on repeat. #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Freshman-to-freshman connection for the dunk! @WillRiley_7 👉 @morezjohnsonjr 1H 13:48 | #Illini 15, Alabama 21 https://t.co/0cihBe9zrM ... Read more

Alabama's Grant Nelson already has 13 points and there's still 14 minutes to play in the first half. #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

What's the Alabama version of nuggets? Because Will Riley just delivered. #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Feels like Grant Nelson did the Malik Dia from the Ole Miss game where Underwood said "we were gonna make him make a few".Nelson only a career 30-percent 3P shooter but splashed three straight to start the game. https://t.co/duMGjPvGVK— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Under 16 timeout. Alabama 17 #Illini 11Grant Nelson 9 early points for the Tide.Alabama 6-for-8 FGKasparas Jakucionis 5 points.— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

This is now legitimately reaching INSANE territory.Attempting to stream Alabama-Illinois is NOT POSSIBLE either by Apple TV or by laptop.It says "EVENT HAS NOT STARTED".I feel like a man who has fasted til sundown on Yom Kippur and then there was no food to break the fast! https://t.co/Ej5KIOisLh— Jon Rothstein ... Read more

Match point for Florida volleyball. If you want to see basketball on @SECNetwork, pull for this actually happening. #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Outside of that turnover, nice start for Kasparas Jakucionis who has been really aggressive and confident. Alabama getting way too many open looks though and has hit 5 of 6 from three to start.Alabama up 17-11 on #illini at first media TO with a blistering start.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November ... Read more

Bama came in shooting sub-31 percent from deep. They've been due for a correction to the mean, as a squad that was a certified Bomb Squad last season.5-for-6 from three in the first 4 mins. Holloway banks in the most recent one.Tide lead 17-11 at the first media— Derek Piper ... Read more

Alabama up 17-11 at the first media timeout. Crimson Tide have made 5 of 6 three-pointers so far. #Illini ... Read more

Not only is Illinois-Alabama buried on the SEC Network, but the game is on stream only to start because of a volleyball match still in the fourth set. The amount these networks DGAF about college basketball drives me insane.— Rob Dauster (@RobDauster) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

I'm just going to assume nothing happens on the court in front of the Illinois bench because I can't see it from my seat. #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

KJ Jakucionis early and often! Five points and an assist to Tomislav Ivisic. 1H 17:23 | #Illini 9, Alabama 9 https://t.co/v9G6uj2tDp ... Read more

BREAKING: Grant Nelson has missed. Alabama leads Illinois 12-11 in the early going. Four 3s (three from Nelson) for the Tide. #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Will Riley and Carey Booth subbing in for Illinois. Tre White and Ben Humrichous to the bench. #Illini ... Read more

Lol this is wild.. Someone is hitting 100.— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Triple bump for Grant Nelson's third straight 3. This one was wide open in transition. #Illini https://t.co/xT7dhiTbgk— Scott Richey (@srrichey) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Might want to guard Grant Nelson or something...— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Immediate bump. Grant Nelson with consecutive 3s over Ben Humrichous. #Illini https://t.co/BkKq1tsaVW— Scott Richey (@srrichey) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Great sign for Kasparas Jakucionis to splash a stepback trey ball on the first possession. Didn't make a FG vs. Oakland.Grant Nelson three after that. Get ready for a bunch of those to fly.— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Closing out a little harder on Grant Nelson might be a good idea, who answers with a 3 of his own. #Illini— Scott Richey (@srrichey) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Your starting lineup vs. No. 8 Alabama. #Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys https://t.co/GeN2zY37Vu ... Read more

Assertive Kasparas Jakucionis has shown up in Birmingham. Pull-up 3 to get things going for the #Illini.— Scott Richey (@srrichey) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Dear SEC Network,Please get the Alabama-Illinois game on ASAP.We've got the game of the night in college basketball on deck and for some reason there's an unfathomable delay!This is worse than the people who decided to cast Val Kilmer as Batman.Sincerely,America— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Just did https://t.co/zZInB0Ygyx— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

#25 Illinois vs. #8 Alabama is going to be preempted by the end of a volleyball game. Nice job, ESPN. ... Read more

For those with SEC Network and the volleyball game on, the #illini vs. Bama game is on Watch ESPN.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

For everyone that's watching Florida-Auburn volleyball right now instead of Illinois-Alabama basketball on SEC Network, tune in to @wdws1400 with Brian Barnhart and Doug Altenberger on the call from Birmingham, Alabama. #Illini ... Read more

Alabama-Illinois. Standalone Power Conference Game. ... Read more

The crowd here at Legacy Arena a few mins until tip.. Will be interested in the announced attendance. Had nearly 16,000 for Bama-Gonzaga two years ago. Not looking like close to that. https://t.co/Jz43dIywVu ... Read more

I mean, it's the fourth game. There are 26 more opportunities in the regular season to do just that.— Scott Richey (@srrichey) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

#Illini starting lineup vs. Alabama. G - Kylan BoswellG - Kasparas JakucionisG - Tre WhiteF - Ben HumrichousC - Tomislav Ivisic— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

#illini vs. Bama starters pic.twitter.com/jpNRyT81BS— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Some applause, some boos as Illinois comes back out on the court to finish warmups. Crowd is majority Alabama fans, of course, but pockets of orange and blue are out there. #Illini ... Read more

For #illini vs. Alabama tonight, @DPiper247 has you covered from Birmingham. I'll be covering from home, and we'll convene afterward for a live postgame podcast on our YouTube channel (https://t.co/i3LJcmW6aq) Plenty of content coming at @IlliniOn247. ... Read more

Another round of pregame 📸with tipoff in Birmingham in about 20 minutes. #Illini https://t.co/10l3Dnoo5I ... Read more

Tonight's officials in Birmingham: Terry Oglesby, K.B. Burdett Jr. and Steven Anderson. #Illini ... Read more

Turn up the lights 🔦#Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/BmbxvjNxgi— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

3s. Just assume they all went in. #Illini https://t.co/lc7d7PbUUq ... Read more

Let's get the Game Thread going here in Birmingham...https://t.co/w1uAZdzT6b pic.twitter.com/a0iKskCb6v— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

@forever_illini @Juicey_G_Money @pvscott59 I told in that group chat I was asked into. She just can't accept my reason. She will be OK tho 🙂 ... Read more

#Illini freshman Will Riley getting shots up here in Birmingham pic.twitter.com/Cq0Tcd0Ne5— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

If you are on the other site or thinking about it. Just starting my page up. Not many #illini sources over there. Will be posting on X and there. Videos. Podcast segments and Live tweeting games. I will follow back pic.twitter.com/Yo1kO9PLr3— Ryan Evan Schroat (@200ColumnsRy) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Perseverance is paying off for junior running back Josh McCray, who is having a resurgent season for Illinois. McCray: “I faced a lot of adversity. You just keep on believing and trusting in God". #Illini. https://t.co/uyZwP4RnEK— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Illinois is wearing the regular (i.e. non-throwback) orange alternates tonight against Alabama. #Illini https://t.co/cuzNzANnyS— Scott Richey (@srrichey) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Running down hill.@goatmccray5 is the first Illini running back to post 3 touchdowns in a game since 2010. #Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy pic.twitter.com/RmIgRbc6wC— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Our connection with the community is a two-way street! It means just as much to us getting to interact with you all! 🧡💙#Illini | #HTTO | #OneWay pic.twitter.com/URpPOauoM2— Illinois Women's Basketball (@IlliniWBB) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

You're not wrong but ... ¯_(ツ)_/¯— Scott Richey (@srrichey) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

First round of pregame 📸 from Birmingham. #Illini https://t.co/o9kEXAWbVF ... Read more

#Illini commit JJ Hirdes will be signing on December 4th & early enrolling @ the University of Illinois 🟠🔵.#famILLy pic.twitter.com/J43Q9ZCMYt— UI Zone (@Recruit2Illini) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

#Illini vs. Alabama keys to the game: 🏀 Stop the dribble drive🏀 3-point shooting🏀 Bench production Tipoff at 8 p.m. CT on SECN. https://t.co/8gObIdHJUT— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) November 21, 2024 ... Read more

Getting some early shots up. #Illini https://t.co/WIcT8ElICY ... Read more

📍Legacy Arena 🏀 @IlliniMBB vs. @AlabamaMBB 📰 @news_gazette/@IlliniHQ 📻 @wdws1400 #Illini https://t.co/Jl7bwTgRIZ ... Read more

A new round of CFP rankings was revealed last night.Did HC @BretBielema expect his @IlliniFootball team to land in the top 25?Hear what he told @ESPN_Schick and @BigAntHerron ⬇️⬇ pic.twitter.com/348qdOVD3l— College Sports on SiriusXM (@SXMCollege) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

@EricCheatem @BretBielema The point of it all. Bielema didn't forget how to coach. What he did at Wisconsin likely won't be done again at any place not named OSU or Michigan. 3 straight Rose Bowls and big ten titles. And it's not luck he is 25-21 at illinois during regular ... Read more

👀🏈👀 https://t.co/7unlp8IMuu— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

Dream team was in full effect…. Was a rematch game from earlier in the season #B1GChamps https://t.co/ROhpSxTklZ— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

We discussed it last night on FADE the Duce. @illiniduce and @JBegyn Wolves play one of shortest benches in the league. Hasn't helped them so far this year. TSJ will guard his ass off ... Read more

RT @KingstonShaw15: Come with me on a unofficial visit and game day experience at the University of Illinois🔹🔸 #illinoisfootball #famILLy # ... Read more

RT @IlliniMBB: One goal. #Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys https://t.co/OLbA7shLt4 ... Read more

We added some extra fire power off the field this year!#Illini | #HTTO pic.twitter.com/gon6118znc— Illinois Athletics (@IlliniAthletics) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

BIG ONE in Birmingham 😤Who ya got: @AlabamaMBB or @IlliniMBB 👀🤔 pic.twitter.com/NibOmkXhGB— The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

From giving back to the community to putting in the work on the court, our @IlliniMBB student-athletes continue to inspire us with their commitment!Catch them in action tonight as they take on Alabama at 8PM! 🏀#Illini | #BecomeAnICON pic.twitter.com/IJ15OfU6wn— ICON for Illini (@ICONforIllini) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

🚨FINAL SCORE THREAD🚨Terrence Shannon Jr. dropped 34 points in his G League debut as @iawolves hand Motor City its first loss of the season. 🐺 Miller: 25 PTS, 10 REB, 4 AST🐺 Nix: 20 PTS, 7 REB, 7 AST🐺 Clark: 20 PTS, 4 STL pic.twitter.com/oTBvMkk0r5— NBA G League (@nbagleague) November ... Read more

FINAL: The Iowa Wolves (5-1) defeated the Motor City Cruise (4-1) 140-122.Wolves Leaders:Terrence Shannon Jr. 34 pts, 6 rebs, 6 assistsLeonard Miller 25 pts, 10 rebs, 4 assistsJaylen Clark 20 pts, 5 rebsDaishen Nix 20 pts, 7 rebs, 7 assists— Victor Jackson (@datkidvic13) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

Proud of you Cap! Let’s keep working! #famILLy https://t.co/DkOxnaG7cg— Coach Justin Stepp (@coachjstepp) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

Contentment #AGTG pic.twitter.com/P179tX6X2b— Alexander Capka-Jones (@alexcapkajones) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

WATCH: #illini safety Matthew Bailey discusses his growth and comfort on the field this season. https://t.co/xc0KEexvGh ... Read more

Know the Foe: Rutgers Scarlet Knights @BobbyDeren breaks down Rutgers' up-and-down season, star RB Kyle Monangai, QB Athan Kaliakmanis' impact on the offense, the defense and the matchup vs. #Illini, including his score prediction https://t.co/CJ0bxI344d ... Read more

WATCH: #illini sophomore safety Mac Resetich discusses his first career start and his development https://t.co/HIer2pKW4b ... Read more

WATCH: #illini defensive lineman Gentle Hunt discusses getting on the field and redshirting to return for an extra season https://t.co/HIer2pLtTJ ... Read more

🚨 AFTER DARK LIVE AT 11PM ET 🚨 Instant reaction to Illinois-Alabama and more with @JohnMartin929, @r22childress and @LaTulip_Mike 👀 TUNE IN: https://t.co/47iorf6zmZ https://t.co/xYkwakMFTi ... Read more

Roll ‘Zers? T-minus ~9 hours until #Illini hoops against the Alabama team not from here. pic.twitter.com/lAh1udP8tj— Scott Richey (@srrichey) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

@rolledupAAs @Elohim48616976 @BretBielema Aaron always defending or going against anything I say!! Lol so funny. If you watched and listened to that video he was mocking BRET BIELEMA and the fact they lost to him. Not ILLINOIS. Bret Bielema can coach his ass off. What I said is a fact ... Read more

@Juicey_G_Money @forever_illini @pvscott59 She knows why ... Read more

WEDNESDAY'S FANDUEL (@FANDUEL) LINES:Siena at Xavier (-26.5)Southern at Texas A&M (-26.5)Merrimack at Rutgers (-18.5)Illinois at Alabama (-8.5)UTEP at UC Santa Barbara (-5.5)Idaho State at UCLA (-24.5)Via @FDSportsbook.— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

TODAY'S GAMES TO WATCH.Siena at Xavier (-23.5)Merrimack at Rutgers (-16.5)Alabama (-8.5)/IllinoisCC: @FDSportsBook, @FanDuel. pic.twitter.com/brwoAoIZ4K— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

Behind one of the baselines at Legacy Arena. Not sure which one yet. #Illini ... Read more

Beat writer @srrichey previews tonight's #APTop25 showdown between @IlliniMBB and @AlabamaMBB with a look at potential lineups, key stats and notable storylines. #Illinihttps://t.co/c2wW85cS1Y— IlliniHQ (@IlliniHQ) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

A willingness from @CoachUnderwood to embrace change — even in the middle of a season — has been a part of @IlliniMBB's growing level of success. #IlliniMore from beat writer @srrichey:https://t.co/lo58AuSPeO— IlliniHQ (@IlliniHQ) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

First of three high profile games against SEC opponents in the next month is tonight for @IlliniMBB. #Illinihttps://t.co/XHM4WVQS0u— IlliniHQ (@IlliniHQ) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

RT @windycitybulls: Quick start to the second half for Marcus 🫡 @marcusdomask | #WindyCityNation https://t.co/YnnXrYAJN7 ... Read more

“I picked the University of Illinois because I fell in love with it when I first visited in the 10th grade and going back on the official confirmed that it’s the school for me!” - Naomi Benson pic.twitter.com/Y2QQU7BqQS— UI Zone (@Recruit2Illini) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

Tonight:Illinois vs. Alabama in Birmingham. 9 pm ET on SECN. First real test for Brad Underwood’s completely new group: Will Riley, Tomislav Ivisic and Kasparas Jakucionis along with transfers Ben Humrichous, Tre White and Kylan Boswell. Crimson Tide coming off the road…— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

Blessed to receive an offer from the University of Illinois 🙏 . @Newman_Hoops @TNEBBallClub pic.twitter.com/DKrKTlEFjU— Collins Chidera Onyejiaka (@Collins32486199) October 31, 2024 ... Read more

RT @SpidermanJ3: Truly blessed to receive an offer from the University of Illinois🟠🔵! @CoachCParker @MonsterBrad5 @Andrew_Ivins @JohnGarcia ... Read more

Our thoughts are with the Long family during this time. #Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy pic.twitter.com/6g97AI1Hja— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

Bringing the battle.🆚 No. 8 Alabama⏰ 8 p.m. CT📍 Legacy Arena, Birmingham, Ala.📺 SEC Network#Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/yap11JqExN— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

Blessed to have earned All-State and Academic All-State this year! STUDENT-Athlete! @Coach_J_Becker pic.twitter.com/Zw08ccku9J— Griffin Rousseau ‘25 (@GriffinRousseau) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

Orange and Blue News went 'Behind Enemy Lines' with @RivalsRichie from @RutgersRivals to get the inside scoop on Rutgers. Illinois travels to Rutgers on Saturday. (11 a.m. CT / Peacock). #Illini. https://t.co/1DclL3NQ42— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

THE BREAKFAST BUFFET.- The curtain comes up for Illinois against Alabama- Zhuric Phelps- Who is the third-best team in the ACC?- Other things to nosh onhttps://t.co/3mN19pd39x— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

Three Keys & a Pick: No. 25 #Illini vs. No. 8 Alabama in a huge early-season clash down in Birmingham.Scouting report & what Illinois needs to show in order to secure a huge resume win.READ: https://t.co/SuQUZEuouh pic.twitter.com/zgcqw6gBIn— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

The @EyeOnCBBPodcast will be live on @YouTube momentarily. We'll open on Marquette's win over Purdue before touching on other notable developments and previewing tonight's Illinois-Alabama game.https://t.co/Wmm7pVxCN1— Gary Parrish (@GaryParrishCBS) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

And @Gabeosama crew was here to watch it all happen… #famILLy #ILL https://t.co/FVUTpk0Yid pic.twitter.com/kSqUU6rsCh— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

Illinois travels to Birmingham on Wednesday to take on #8 Alabama in the C.M. Newton Classic (8 p.m. CT/SEC Network). Projected starters, keys to the game, & a prediction. #Illini. https://t.co/8gObIdIhKr— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

RT @GriffinRousseau: 2 weeks til Signing Day✍️ ILL🔵🟠! @IlliniFootball ... Read more

Thank you @IlliniFootball for inviting me up for the game last weekend. I had a great time and can’t wait to visit again. @DreBrownILL @coachjstepp @JoshBostick8 @EDGYTIM @JWerner247 @BretBielema @CoachChris_Roll @PHS_Football pic.twitter.com/EjBWnXCcf4— Jordan Bostick (@JordanBostick6) November 19, 2024 ... Read more

Three-star 2026 Palatine OL Tony Balanganayi (@Tonybalanganayi) made his first gameday visit to #illini on Saturday."It's been like a family here," Balanganayi said.He discusses Bart Miller, the Illini and his recruitment ⤵️https://t.co/jZf65yQIsU— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

Wednesday's N-G sports cover features @srrichey on Brad Underwood adapting style to personnel as #Illini men's basketball coach, plus @BobAsmussen on Illinois running back Josh McCray and @mdaniels_NG's latest Daily Pitch.@APSE_sportmedia @ngphotostaff pic.twitter.com/roOKRBvBa1— IlliniHQ (@IlliniHQ) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

TODAY'S GAMES TO WATCH: Siena at Xavier Merrimack at Rutgers Alabama/Illinois (Birmingham) UTEP at UC Santa Barbara Idaho State at UCLA ... Read more

The game of the night in college hoops is in Birmingham as Alabama squares off with Illinois.Crimson Tide gave up 87 points in last Friday's loss at Purdue.This is the first game this season for the Illini against a power conference opponent.— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

@tschaudt That's @illiniduce lol ... Read more

Losing to @BretBielema and illinois is inexcusable? Need to wake up a little. Bielema has the most wins in this league currently of any coach not named Ferentz ... Read more

📍BirminghamHoops tomorrow. #Illini pic.twitter.com/hhbnrBr2p4— Scott Richey (@srrichey) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

Triple-double for Kam Jones. Marquette may be the best team I’ve seen so far this season. Final 76-58. https://t.co/MEZuEgKAKA— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

Fade The Duce is live @200ColumnsRy— K Ducey (@illiniduce) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

Marquette’s speed and quickness is giving Purdue fits. Boilers having a tough time just making a wing entry pass.— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

JOIN US #illini fans https://t.co/jC1uvUM9iv— Ryan Evan Schroat (@200ColumnsRy) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

#Illini commit Robert Jones III will be signing on December 4th & early enrolling @ the University of Illinois 🟠🔵.#famILLy pic.twitter.com/brXeIaJuDO— UI Zone (@Recruit2Illini) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

RT @DPiper247: Notebook: Kylan Boswell's big game experience will be key for the #Illini vs. No. 8 Alabama on Wednesday. Also... - Tomi vs ... Read more

#Illini commit Carson Boyd will be signing on December 4th & early enrolling @ the University of Illinois 🟠🔵.#famILLy pic.twitter.com/yR4zM82vpF— UI Zone (@Recruit2Illini) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

Thank you @IlliniFootball @DreBrownILL for getting @Don_lijah03 down to Champaign for game day visit. pic.twitter.com/TLQluvKgNM— GBS Raiders Football (@GlenbardSouthFB) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

Don't let anyone tell you @kylegolikfb that PSU has no quality wins. #illini say HELLO https://t.co/mH0sWtIyHg pic.twitter.com/O5IkCy35qX— Ryan Evan Schroat (@200ColumnsRy) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

With the early signing period wrapping up on Wednesday, Illinois basketball has inked two prospects in the class of 2025. #Illini. https://t.co/FAqph4zRsO ... Read more

RT @IlliniMBB: The famILLy got a little bigger today. Welcome, Brandon! 🔸 Four-star recruit ranked No. 89 overall by Rivals in the 2025 cl ... Read more

NEWS: #Illini make the cut in latest College Football Playoff rankingsWhy it matters & what it means ⤵️https://t.co/tYjxvo9LLo— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

Things nobody thought they would see in August...except those players in the Smith Center. Proud of the #illini https://t.co/FL8z9DN4Wa— Ryan Evan Schroat (@200ColumnsRy) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

A lot of fun was had in @StateFarmCenter yesterday! (Also, @Elizabeth_Teve is elite. That’s all.)#OneWay https://t.co/d3ovW4yLiJ— Calamity J. McEntire (@coachmcentire) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

November 1️⃣9️⃣ #CFBPlayoff Selection Committee Rankings 🏈🏆2️⃣5️⃣. Illinois // @IlliniFootball pic.twitter.com/PP3biPxzbJ— College Football Playoff (@CFBPlayoff) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

College Football PlayoffNo. 25#Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy pic.twitter.com/SOorGq6kCo— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

Gave the kids something to talk (yell‼) about! #Illini | #HTTO | #OneWay pic.twitter.com/JlgcbxMLEx— Illinois Women's Basketball (@IlliniWBB) November 20, 2024 ... Read more

#Illini commit Erik Gayle will be signing on December 4th & early enrolling @ the University of Illinois 🟠🔵.#famILLy pic.twitter.com/9U9zO0VcDJ— UI Zone (@Recruit2Illini) November 19, 2024 ... Read more

🎙 #Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 897 | Illini WBB's Shauna Green@IlliniWBB coach Shauna Green discusses what her top-10 recruiting class brings to the program, her approach to the 2025-26 reload and a 4-0 start to this season.🎧 & 📺: https://t.co/FP6NHDBcLx pic.twitter.com/3p2z6opbpB— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 19, 2024 ... Read more

Sitting at the top. @Gabeosama is tied for the league-lead in sacks (7.0) during Big Ten play.#Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy pic.twitter.com/3vR83Dr3Ag— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) November 19, 2024 ... Read more

RT @IlliniWBB: Took care of business yesterday. #Illini | #HTTO | #OneWay https://t.co/dFqedhUi7O ... Read more

The #illini women's basketball, men's basketball and football programs are all ranked at the same time for the first time in almost 25 years. Bigger goals are ahead, but this is a moment to celebrate UI's great progress under AD Josh Whitman. My column ⤵️ https://t.co/qBO87IthNx ... Read more

A new challenge awaits.#Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/u55jjK50ut— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) November 19, 2024 ... Read more

Y’all come hang with us on Friday night!!! #OneWay pic.twitter.com/S0LW4tHddQ— Calamity J. McEntire (@coachmcentire) November 19, 2024 ... Read more

Please check out my final Senior Year and Playoff Highlights:https://t.co/wktQ9ZWTsS- Team Captain- GMC Defensive Player of the Year- First Team All-conference (GMC)- First Team All-Southwest Ohio - 103 tackles, 15 TFL, 2 Sacks, 3 PBU, 1 Int, 1 FF- GMC co-champions -… pic.twitter.com/qHk3qFaNkC— Grant Beerman (@GrantBeerman) November 19, 2024 ... Read more

Up to #23 in the Coaches Poll.#Illini | #HTTO | #OneWay pic.twitter.com/6K6zlw4yZX— Illinois Women's Basketball (@IlliniWBB) November 19, 2024 ... Read more

Congratulations @GriffinRousseau and @MasonRichter7! pic.twitter.com/eMWsOYkAdB— Stoughton Football (@Stoughton_Fb) November 19, 2024 ... Read more

Best is yet to come #famILLy #ILL https://t.co/emiAYgi1si— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) November 19, 2024 ... Read more

I couldn’t be more proud of you @GriffinRousseau! You have earned every single one of these accolades! It has been an absolute honor to coach you and I can’t wait to watch you compete as an Illini! https://t.co/AxNUNCWAWD— Jason Becker (@Coach_J_Becker) November 19, 2024 ... Read more

📈📈📈WR Pat Bryant @duvalpat3 from @IlliniFootball reeled in 4 catches for 135 yds and 1 TDs in the #Illini 38-16 win over Michigan State. #famILLy #StocksGoingUp #TheDraftStartsInMOBILE™️ pic.twitter.com/QU04d4os9V— Reese's Senior Bowl (@seniorbowl) November 19, 2024 ... Read more

🚨 AFTER DARK LIVE AFTER PURUDE-MARQUETTE 🚨@RobDauster, @jerel_mcneal and @THANS50 recap tonight's showdown, preview Illinois-Alabama, and MUCH more! 👀TUNE IN:https://t.co/st6vCz17gM pic.twitter.com/FR1GrrVI5r— The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) November 19, 2024 ... Read more

Rare.The Illini are just one of three teams in the country ranked in football, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball.#Illini | #HTTO pic.twitter.com/sBOiLWzeF9— Illinois Athletics (@IlliniAthletics) November 19, 2024 ... Read more

WATCH: #Illini forward Ben Humrichous looks ahead to the matchup against No. 8 Alabama on Wednesday. https://t.co/CawTNgieIn ... Read more

WATCH: #illini WR coach Justin Stepp discusses his position group and the leadership of Pat Bryant.https://t.co/33oFzmJkKe— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) November 19, 2024 ... Read more

WATCH: #Illini head coach Brad Underwood previews Wednesday's matchup vs. No. 8 Alabama in Birmingham & he also discusses new 2025 signee Keaton Wagler. https://t.co/E4dj8lOaFR ... Read more

WATCH: #illini RB Josh McCray discusses his close relationship with head coach Bret Bielema. https://t.co/3CWvEelRRv— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) November 19, 2024 ... Read more

WATCH: #illini special teams coordinator Robby Discher discusses the punt operation, including new punter Fabrizio Pinton.https://t.co/0gChU0wUJ8— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) November 19, 2024 ... Read more

WATCH: #illini WR Alexander Capka-Jones discusses his catch against Michigan State, his role on the team.https://t.co/ZOkO8tET6Q— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) November 19, 2024 ... Read more

WATCh: #illini WR Hank Beatty discusses punt returning and his growth as a receiver.https://t.co/uFVmgS1qMS— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) November 19, 2024 ... Read more

Three-star 2026 New Jersey RB Chase Enlow (@ChaseEnlow) was impressed by #illini in his gameday visit on Saturday."They're on the come-up," Enlow said.He discusses Thad Ward, Illinois, Art Sitkowski and what's next in his recruitment ⤵️https://t.co/jniTEnRD1I— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 19, 2024 ... Read more

RT @IlliniWBB: We had a blast yesterday and hope everyone else did too! #Illini | #HTTO | #OneWay https://t.co/9JWalmf7Z0 ... Read more

Unforgettable Season! Birds still Flying High! THANK YOU Seniors for your leadership for the Lakota program. GMC Co-Champs, way to go out on top! 🏆 Personal Accomplishments:-1st Team All GMC Defense 🏅-Southwest Ohio D1 All Defensive Team 🏅#more2com@LakotaWestFB 🔥🦅 pic.twitter.com/83tvHMsSGt— Cam Thomas (@CamThomas2026_3) November 19, 2024 ... Read more

Unanimous First Team All-Conference✅Badger-Small OL of the Year✅All-Region OL✅All-State OL✅It’s been an honor to play ball for @Coach_J_Becker and @Stoughton_Fb the past 8 years! Once a Viking, always a Viking💜 pic.twitter.com/B8p3mOC6wC— Griffin Rousseau ‘25 (@GriffinRousseau) November 19, 2024 ... Read more

The Timberwolves have officially assigned Terrence Shannon Jr. to their G League Affiliate, the Iowa Wolves pic.twitter.com/bzkg7iBxus— Wolves Lead (@TWolvesLead) November 19, 2024 ... Read more

RT @mrwagner25: Caught up with Seminole coach Karl Calhoun (@CoachHoun) to discuss #illini 2026 QB commit Michael Clayton. "I would descri ... Read more

Good morning, #illini fans. Enjoy a drive to work or commute. Or your morning workout with last night's latest episode. Who got our Champaign Toasts from saturdays victory over MSU? What challenges will Rutgers pose Saturday. And who to watch for against Alabama tomorrow ... Read more

Let's take this show on the road.📅 Nov. 20🆚 No. 8 Alabama⏰ 8 p.m. CT📍 Legacy Arena, Birmingham, Ala.📺 SEC Network#Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/S6HhJZ4JRO— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) November 19, 2024 ... Read more

Had a grate time at the university of Illinois yesterday, atmosphere was out the roof. @IlliniFootball @JHMerrittJr @CoachPoe1914 @AllenTrieu @GregSmithRivals pic.twitter.com/tWTSBGMf5Z— Trevon collard ✞ (@TreCollard) November 17, 2024 ... Read more

Hun family ❤️🖤 @kevinwigenton71 @Red_Zone75 pic.twitter.com/bFhsIKP4Nv— Chase Enlow 2026 3⭐️RB (@ChaseEnlow) November 17, 2024 ... Read more

Had an amazing time this weekend @IlliniFootball. Big thanks to the staff for their hospitality! Can’t wait to get back on campus soon! @Red_Zone75 @wardth09 @artursitkowski4 @vicadamss_ @IllinoisRivals @JWerner247 pic.twitter.com/dNeZQvj2NB— Chase Enlow 2026 3⭐️RB (@ChaseEnlow) November 17, 2024 ... Read more

The international market was a gold mine for #Illini basketball in the last roster-building cycle. Here's three names to know in the early stages of the next search. READ: https://t.co/WaOQlzxEz3 pic.twitter.com/HRlS9mZt9v— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) November 19, 2024 ... Read more

#Illini commit Desmond Straughton will be signing on December 4th & enrolling in the summer @ the University of Illinois 🟠🔵. #famILLy https://t.co/PGStVGsXrZ ... Read more

JOIN US #ILLINI fans https://t.co/R3lAWS9uKX— Ryan Evan Schroat (@200ColumnsRy) November 19, 2024 ... Read more

Keepin It Orange and Blue - EP 120- #illini back in top 25. CFP ranking? Preview Bama https://t.co/kg4EVZD3uf— Ryan Evan Schroat (@200ColumnsRy) November 19, 2024 ... Read more

I am so grateful for the opportunity to go on an unofficial visit @IlliniWBB. Big thanks to @Shauna_Green, @coachmcentire, @BritneyA25 @lizafru @CoachCatBeasley Looking forward to watching some games!💙🧡 pic.twitter.com/beH8lmMP5O— Kate McDougall (@kate_mcdougall1) November 19, 2024 ... Read more

#Illini commit Cameron Brooks will be signing on December 4th & early enrolling @ the University of Illinois 🟠🔵.#famILLy pic.twitter.com/Yr0smOCMxu— UI Zone (@Recruit2Illini) November 19, 2024 ... Read more

RT @mrwagner25: Six takeaways from today's #illini press conferences ahead of Saturday's game at Rutgers on: 🏈 Pat Bryant 🏈 The third down ... Read more

RT @wandtvnews: Basketball player Morez Johnson Jr. partners with Eastern Illinois Foodbank for Dunkin’ On Hunger campaign. https://t.co/9o ... Read more

RT @IlliniMGym: A great way to celebrate a great season. Thanks for having us, @illinifootball! #Illini | #HTTO https://t.co/6W2cflbbPo ... Read more

Got this playing on our mind. #Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy https://t.co/nEqwbPIGKV ... Read more

#Illini commit Andre Lovett will be signing on December 4th & early enrolling @ the University of Illinois 🟠🔵.#famILLy pic.twitter.com/8nkJJQhjkK— UI Zone (@Recruit2Illini) November 19, 2024 ... Read more

Orange and Blue News went 'Behind Enemy Lines' with @JackKnowlton_ from @TideIllustrated to the get the inside scoop on Alabama hoops. #25 Illinois and #8 Alabama clash on Wednesday in the C.M. Newton Classic in Birmingham. #Illini. #Alabama https://t.co/2HxWOt58v3 ... Read more

A great player, a great teammate, but above all, a great friend.Here’s to a fantastic career, Caroline!#Illini | #HTTO pic.twitter.com/RBz1DYJBqz— Illinois Volleyball (@IlliniVBall) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

Feeling 22 📈#Illini | #HTTO | #OneWay pic.twitter.com/IC3D8orcIB— Illinois Women's Basketball (@IlliniWBB) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

@Foos_Paul He entered the portal after last season and returned to Illinois ... Read more

Also, the latest on #illini guard Genesis Bryant's injury included in @jenozenojeno's report ⤵️ ... Read more

#illini WBB gave the third-largest crowd in program history plenty to cheer about with a 94-25 rout of Le Moyne on Field Trip Day, @jenozenojeno reports. "Hopefully, we can continue to progress this and get that attendance up there on a regular." https://t.co/Jptfu3DVu2 ... Read more

Makira Cook court vision: 💯#Illini | #HTTO | #OneWay pic.twitter.com/rcXGRKGf8F— Illinois Women's Basketball (@IlliniWBB) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

RT @jenozenojeno: #Illini HC Green on Genesis Bryant's injury: “I don’t know much, I think she’ll be okay. It wasn’t worth putting her [bac ... Read more

🔶 13,486 🔷What an incredible atmosphere for today's Field Trip Day game!#Illini | #HTTO | #OneWay pic.twitter.com/b1pI9gzAlF— Illinois Women's Basketball (@IlliniWBB) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

Today's attendance for @IlliniWBB's Field Trip Day was called at 13,486, the third-largest attendance in program history.🔸Feb. 23, 1997, vs. Purdue (16,050)🔹Feb. 21, 1999, vs. Iowa (16,450)🔸Nov. 18, 2024, vs. Le Moyne (13,486)#Illini | #HTTO https://t.co/Ojxo1LYdtf— Illini Stats & Notes (@IlliniStats) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

Watch: #Illini coach Bret Bielema weekly press conference pre-Rutgers https://t.co/OSDpy5KvdL via @YouTube— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

🎦NEW VIDEO🎦#Rutgers Football HC Greg Schiano met with the media today to discuss this weekend's matchup against #Illinois. @DougBucshon || @IllinoisRivals https://t.co/nbLv19KInm— Rutgers Scarlet Knights | The Knight Report (@RutgersRivals) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

WATCH: #illini head coach Bret Bielema discusses a 38-16 win over Michigan State and previews Saturday's game at Rutgershttps://t.co/pLFXMiFDA7— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

Kendall Bostic went OFF against La Moyne 🪣 pic.twitter.com/AsUZJvItdd— We’re Breaking Barriers (@wbb_sports) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

WATCH: #illini defensive coordinator Aaron Henry discusses a 38-16 win over Michigan State and looks ahead to Saturday's game at Rutgershttps://t.co/FNh8s8j6b7— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

WATCH: #illini offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. discusses a 38-16 win over Michigan State and previews Saturday's game at Rutgershttps://t.co/35Ud5ZwHDf— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

#illini Bret Bielema: I thought the special teams performance on Saturday was as good as I've been around. Shouts out Fabrizio Pinton, Hank Beatty, Hugh Robertson and Tanner Heckel."Those are hidden yardage that people don't understand."— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

#illini Bret Bielema: I thought the special teams performance on Saturday from our crew has been as good as I've been around. ... Read more

#illini Bret Bielema: WR Malik Elzy got rolled up on Thursday of the off week and rolled his ankle.Pat Bryant and Zakhari Franklin presence has made him better. He's been playing his best ball of late.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

#illini Bret Bielema: QB Luke Altmyer checked into the big-play TD to Pat Bryant.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

We'll see you at The Friendly Confines. #Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy pic.twitter.com/u42VHvLQXj— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

#illini Bret Bielema on challenge process: Comes down to the guys upstairs who can see the replay that they may not see on the field. Always ask players to tell him the truth. Someone on Saturday in his ear said the ball was out.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

#illini Bret Bielema: We got an unbelievable opportunity at Rutgers and to have a lot to play for with two games left is awesome.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

#illini Bret Bielema: To go 3-0 against the state of Michigan in our own stadium was pretty awesome. Said honorary captain Kurt Kittner said he enjoyed the win over Michigan.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

#illini Bret Bielema: OLB Daniel Brown has been dealing with back issues. Close to returning.Tyson Rooks suffered an ankle injury but has a chance to play at Rutgers.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

#illini Bret Bielema: Daniel Brown, who has been battling through some back issues, has really progressed here. Sounds like Brown could be on the verge of practicing. ... Read more

#illini Bret Bielema: We're going to expect Malik Elzy to practice tomorrow. I don't know how much it will be. He passed through his running yesterday and today.Joe Barna will be in individual drills and skelly tomorrow.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

#illini Bret Bielema: Expect WR Malik Elzy to practice tomorrow.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

#illini Bret Bielema: Pat Bryant is the definition of this program, since I've been here, in the way you grow, the way you develop, the way you get better every year. ... Read more

#illini DC Aaron Henry: Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai is really, really special. "That cat is a problem and I can see why they've been running him like they've been running him. He makes the offense that much better when he's running it at that clip." ... Read more

What. A. Day.#Illini | #HTTO | #OneWay pic.twitter.com/ym19EgI1Uw— Illinois Women's Basketball (@IlliniWBB) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

#illini DC Aaron Henry: "That cat is a problem." https://t.co/uXYRbtekgK— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

#illini DC Aaron Henry on Rutgers: Kyle Monangai, he's a different cat. He's a big challenge. I see No. 5 and he reminds me of Edgerrin James.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

#illini DC Aaron Henry: Mac Resetich was probably the only one who could tackle Aidan Chiles. Mac was one of our MVPs. Led the team in tackles in his first start. He's an absolute freak. It was no surprise to me. He's just gotten progressively better.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November ... Read more

#illini DC Aaron Henry: The safeties are playing at a really high level. ...Mac has just gotten progressively better. he was one of our defensive MVPs. "It was no surprise to me. He's just got progressively better." ... Read more

#illini DC Aaron Henry: Ryan Meed may have had his best game to date.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

#illini DC Aaron Henry: Gentle Hunt some things in the last couple of weeks that was just screaming that we had to find a way to get this guy on the field. ... Read more

#illini DC Aaron Henry: DL Gentle Hunt never complained, always had a smile on his face. As frustrating as it may have been for him, he embraced the opportunity when his name was called and we created this subpackage.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

#illini DC Aaron Henry on third-down dime subpackage: We were just trying to find a way to get players on the field that hadn't played and put the most athletic and fastest players on the field.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

#illini DC Aaron Henry says the new-look third-down group is just called "dime."I'll stick with turbo.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

#illini DC Aaron Henry begins is presser by shouting out Pat Bryant and his patience to step into this role. "All that young man did was grind and embrace the struggle. ...It's been such a pleasure competition with him on the defensive side of the ball." ... Read more

#illini DC Aaron Henry shouts out Pat Bryant to start his press conference for not transferring and grinding and embracing the struggle."We try to protect these young people from struggle when it's going to help them."— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

#illini OC Barry Lunney Jr. on Rutgers defense: Thy're really big. In the front seven, they're really big and physical. Confident in their scheme. Coaches doa. good job of adjusting. Big, strong, fast confident group. Being on the road is a challenge.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

#illini OC Barry Lunney Jr.: Rutgers is very big and physical in the front seven. They play with so much confidence in their scheme."It's a big, strong, fast, confident group."— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

#illini OC Barry Lunney Jr.: Zakhari Franklin has really brought what we all thought he'd bring: stability, savviness, gamesmanship.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

#illini OC Barry Lunney Jr.: WR Zakhari Franklin has brought a lot of balance to the offense. He's brought a lot of what we thought.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

Finished strong 💪#Illini | #HTTO | #OneWay pic.twitter.com/2i6aEcSzsI— Illinois Women's Basketball (@IlliniWBB) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

#illini OC Barry Lunney Jr. on Tommy DeVito starting against the Giants: "We'll be pumped for him, for his opportunity. What happened to him last year was awesome to see. I'm sure he'll take advantage of his opportunity."— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

Fantastic game day @IlliniFootball! 🟠🔵 #illini Thank you @CoachJamison @jon_proto @DreBrownILL for the invitation! @BretBielema @Recruit2Illini @Bryan_Ault @SWiltfong_ @AllenTrieu @ChadSimmons_ @adamgorney @IllinoisRivals @GregSmithRivals @football_carmel @EzeObiora2 pic.twitter.com/2MSM4Fvxt9— Kaiden Bower (@kaiden_bower) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

#illini Lunney: WR Pat Bryant "has become thee alpha of that room and probably on our offensive unit. His leadership and his voice has really taken off. I think he's a similar player than he was last year ... but I think his leadership has propelled his game to another ... Read more

#illini OC Barry Lunney Jr.: Pat Bryant is everything you want in a leader.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

Illinois keeps firing 😤#Illini | #HTTO | #OneWay pic.twitter.com/kV4CBdJLgA— Illinois Women's Basketball (@IlliniWBB) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

#illini OC Barry Lunney Jr.: I thought the line covered them up pretty consistently the other day.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

#illini OC Barry Lunney Jr.: RB Josh McCray continues to do a good job and "had some great finishes" to his touchdown runs.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

#illini OC Barry Lunney Jr. shouts out the third-down conversion passes to Alexander Capka-Jones and Pat Bryant as critical moments in the game.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

#illini OC Barry Lunney Jr.: Luke Altmyer made some huge throws, particularly two third-down conversions. Those were huge, huge moments in the game for us. Also credits Alexander Capka-Jones and Pat Bryant for running good routes too.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

#illini OC Barry Lunney Jr.: Our players played really. Pleased with the way we played holistically. Any time you play a Big Ten opponent and score five touchdowns in a game is a good thing. Proud of the way they played.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

#Illini MBB debuts in the AP Top 25 following their 3-0 start. They are 25th in this week's poll.READ: https://t.co/qILLyDlnmi pic.twitter.com/BU860zrOJY— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

Awesome turnout for ⁦@IlliniWBB⁩ and the annual Field Trip Day! Such a great way to introduce the kids of our community to the 🔶🔷! They bring great enthusiasm and their (exceptionally loud) outside voices! Thanks for joining us, everyone! #OneWay #ILL 🏀👊 pic.twitter.com/OmRc4uSS0B— Josh Whitman (@IlliniAD) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

RT @IlliniWBB: Score after Q3. #Illini | #HTTO | #OneWay https://t.co/A0kVOWBdS6 ... Read more

RT @IlliniWBB: Steal from @brynn_hill824 ➡️ fast break layup to @kendallbostic22 👏  9:23 Q4 | #Illini 77, Le Moyne 20 https://t.co/GEXGgJ ... Read more

RT @IlliniWBB: The pass 🤌 the assist 🤌 the shot 🤌 @brynn_hill824 adds two more to the board!  9:32 Q3 | #Illini 51, Le Moyne 9 https:/ ... Read more

Big games leading to big changes in this week's AP Top 25 🤩 🙌RT if your team is here! ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/cIpgwfqcVH— FOX College Hoops (@CBBonFOX) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

#Illini football, men's basketball and women's basketball are all ranked at the same time for the first time since 1999. ... Read more

RT @IlliniMBB: No. 2️⃣5️⃣ #Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys https://t.co/oHvHEMDypK ... Read more

11. Tennessee12. Duke13. Baylor14. Creighton15. Marquette16. Indiana17. Arizona18. Cincinnati19. Wisconsin20. Arkansas21. Florida22. St. John’s23. Texas A&M24. Rutgers25. Illinois— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) November 18, 2024 ... Read more

Locked in 🔒#Illini | #HTTO | #OneWay pic.twitter.com/qukEZ76R55— Illinois Women's Basketball (@IlliniWBB) November 18, 2024 ... Read more