Wishing a safe and happy holiday season to the #Familly! See you soon 🔶🔷#Illini | #HTTO | #OneWay pic.twitter.com/23GJ4s8Tlf— Illinois Women's Basketball (@IlliniWBB) December 24, 2024 ... Read more

I went back and forth between MSU and Illinois for a minute. Was the toughest conference to choose— College Basketball Report (@CBKReport) December 24, 2024 ... Read more

All State of Illinois Class of 2026 thru Class 2028 high school football prospects. Looking for FREE Recruiting Exposure? Make sure and fill out the revised EDGYTIM Top Prospect survey today. We feature new names every day for FREE https://t.co/igaQZE6o6A pic.twitter.com/aYQZ7qQHcY— Timothy “EDGYTIM” OHalloran (@EDGYTIM) December 24, 2024 ... Read more

Only seven more sleeps until the Citrus Bowl!Be there as we go for win number 10: https://t.co/XH5WQZNWqc#Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy pic.twitter.com/ASzBBPCebh— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) December 24, 2024 ... Read more

#illini transfer addition ratings so farhttps://t.co/sOZ3gQVx0H pic.twitter.com/8lkgPHSmb3— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 24, 2024 ... Read more

Merry Christmas eve #illini fans. Grab some ☕️ around the fireplace or with the family and stream the podcast on YouTube TV or however you enjoy thr show. Spotify and apple podcast as well. @illiniduce and I appreciate you! https://t.co/heM7IHkyTV— Ryan Evan Schroat (@200ColumnsRy) December 24, 2024 ... Read more

Happy Holidays to you and yours!#Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/GfxDeZ1Ppm— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 24, 2024 ... Read more

Time to spread some holiday cheer. Here are my 2024 Christmas gifts to #illini athletics' major players ⤵️https://t.co/RqNECHnyzp— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 24, 2024 ... Read more

Need that last gift idea? Give an EDGYTIM VIP subscription it's easy and your fav Illinois High School Football fan will love it! No standing in lines either! https://t.co/tUD0QOWCko pic.twitter.com/fgN217zM87— Timothy “EDGYTIM” OHalloran (@EDGYTIM) December 24, 2024 ... Read more

Keepin It Orange and Blue - EP 126 #illini Braggin Rights secured. Football Portal https://t.co/6DVRlNlTEz— Ryan Evan Schroat (@200ColumnsRy) December 24, 2024 ... Read more

There should be no controversy when it comes to who made the College Football Playoffs. All 12 teams selected earned their bid. Every team that deserves a chance to win the national championship was selected. What people need to understand is that the gnashing of teeth over…— Orange and Blue ... Read more

This is pure arrogance. “I know who the best teams are based on the eye test”. Sports doesn’t work that way. You have to earn it.— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) December 24, 2024 ... Read more

Join @illiniduce and myself tonight at 9:10 PM CST for a special Christmas 🎄 Eve EVE version of Keepin It Orange and Blue.On tonight's show #illini fans. -We break down Illinois win over Missouri. -How good is Kasparas Jakucionis?Football Transfer Portal and much more— Ryan Evan Schroat (@200ColumnsRy) December 24, ... Read more

All we wanted for Christmas was a Braggin' Rights win.#Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/it4QCjHtS9— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 24, 2024 ... Read more

It's been a year to remember at Illinois. #Illini | #HTTO pic.twitter.com/WAjFvyNijM— Illinois Athletics (@IlliniAthletics) December 24, 2024 ... Read more

Celebrating Christmas a little Early In The Henry Household.... @Shauna_Green & @coachmcentire #Oneway Getting them ready early... At least one of them.. lol #HarlowHenry pic.twitter.com/kbQfdwWwGv— Aaron Henry (@AaronHenry7) December 24, 2024 ... Read more

Kirk Herbstreit: “It’s subjective. How you want to figure out the best 12 is up to you.”Also Kirk Herbstreit: YOU BETTER NOT USE WINS TO FIGURE OUT THE BEST 12. This entire line of playoff discourse is absurd. #CFP2024 https://t.co/aJraY8eneV— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

Give Jamo 2 years with a talent like this and let’s see what happens 🔶🔷 https://t.co/68NGr6LFnq— UIFootballRecruits (@UIFballRecruits) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

Florida State defensive lineman Tomiwa Durojaiye has signed with Illinois, @On3sports has learned. Former West Virginia and Kentucky transfer has 4.5 career sacks. https://t.co/VxSGJEUisH pic.twitter.com/zGjOKDPEoC— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos_) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

NEWS: #illini expected to add Florida State transfer DL Tomiwa Durojaiye, @mzenitz and @chris_hummer report@mrwagner25 on why it matters & what it means ⤵️https://t.co/5HxVPBxqMm— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

pic.twitter.com/XeOm0ipRWv— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

#illini to add a second transfer defensive lineman https://t.co/io0yWKBzTO— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

Former Florida State defensive lineman Tomiwa Durojaiye is expected to transfer to Illinois, @chris_hummer and I have learned for @cbssports/@247sports.Durojaiye, who transferred to FSU from West Virginia, had 23 tackles and 3.5 sacks for WVU in 2023.https://t.co/10Sz3YxlzO pic.twitter.com/vZLGrUEJBz— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

#illini senior OL JC Davis and Zy Crisler both attended one year of junior college. So the read here is they could have another year of eligibility, I think. https://t.co/r0ELUqYUFs— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

Let's Get It Curt!!! Welcome To The FamILLy https://t.co/vn0CSuq2xr— Aaron Henry (@AaronHenry7) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

Commit: Illinois announced the signing of ex-Wisconsin defensive lineman Curt Neal. #Illini | @RivalsPortal https://t.co/Q9anpbQxD7— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

Current #Illini Transfer Class…@leonlowery5 @ethan_hampton4 @justinbowickjr @CurtisNeal97 @…WHO IS NEXT???#Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy pic.twitter.com/7gMyps3gHO— UI Zone (@Recruit2Illini) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

#IlliniNation, let’s welcome Wisconsin transfer DL Curt Neal to the #famILLy! 🔶🔷🏈 pic.twitter.com/u1RfHRhRue— UI Zone (@Recruit2Illini) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

Adding a B1G presence up front.Welcome @CurtisNeal97!🟠 https://t.co/2IAoxOFbrv#Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy pic.twitter.com/U3tY2b8RtZ— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

#illini make it official. Wisconsin transfer DL Curt Neal signs with Illinois.Read: https://t.co/tPdLF3hZSq https://t.co/jPG7SGWvTL— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

The #illini still have a bowl game to play but until then here's a look at PFF grades, snap counts and key stats from the regular season.https://t.co/LYcv7Apda4— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

That boy COLD🥶🥶 yea KJ— Terrence Shannon Jr (@Sn1per_T) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

In great company.KJ Jakucionis is one of four @bigten freshmen since the 1996-1997 season to score 20+ points in six or more consecutive games.#Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/dLrfIffxat— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

Illinois track and field adds more firepower to the pole vault room signing Miia Tillmann from Estonia. Tillmann is a three-time pole vault National Champion (two indoor, one outdoor) and competed at U20s this summer.Welcome to the famILLy, Miia!#Illini I #HTTO I #WhyNotILL pic.twitter.com/UjFDPpWYq1— Illinois Track & Field and Cross ... Read more

3 weeks until move in day for @GriffinRousseau @IlliniFootball pic.twitter.com/xoMBnoJySo— Gabe Rousseau (@GabeRousseau1) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

Need that last gift idea? Need a GREAT stocking stuffer? Give an EDGYTIM VIP subscription it's easy and your fav Illinois High School Football fan will love it! https://t.co/tUD0QOWCko pic.twitter.com/XlusVDJSdB— Timothy “EDGYTIM” OHalloran (@EDGYTIM) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

Braggin' Rights victory helps @IlliniMBB get back in the #APTop 25 this week at No. 24. #Illini https://t.co/XDWynAonbT— IlliniHQ (@IlliniHQ) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

WEEK 8 AP POLL 🚨1. Tennessee (41)2. Auburn (21)3. Iowa State4. Duke5. Alabama6. Florida7. Kansas8. Marquette9. Oregon10. Kentucky11. UConn12. Oklahoma13. Texas A&M14. Gonzaga15. Houston16. Ole Miss17. Cincinnati18. Michigan State19. Mississippi State20. San…— College Basketball Report (@CBKReport) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

2️⃣4️⃣#Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/boWr77Om6w— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

JUST IN: @IlliniMBB is back in the #APTop25 this week at No. 24 following Sunday's Braggin' Rights victory. #Illini pic.twitter.com/Na2dwCtiiy— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

🚨 NEW AP TOP 25 🚨1. Tennessee2. Auburn3. Iowa St4. Duke5. Alabama6. Florida7. Kansas8. Marquette9. Oregon10. Kentucky11. UConn12. Oklahoma13. Texas A&M14. Gonzaga15. Houston16. Ole Miss17. Cincinnati18. Michigan St19. Mississippi St20. San Diego St21.…— The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

…but is Die Hard a Christmas movie?#Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy pic.twitter.com/MMg72CguyK— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

Calling all State of Illinois Class of 2026 thru Class 2028 high school football prospects. Looking for FREE and REAL Recruiting Exposure? Make sure and fill out the revised EDGYTIM Top Prospect survey today. We feature new names every day for FREE https://t.co/igaQZE6VW8 pic.twitter.com/gHKrZM7yg6— Timothy “EDGYTIM” OHalloran (@EDGYTIM) December 23, ... Read more

Make some plans to spend time with the #FamILLy this break! We've got lots of action and ticket deals to find the right gift for everybody 🎁📝 - https://t.co/HAwVylOa6e#Illini | #HTTO | #OneWay pic.twitter.com/ujuAyUHJGE— Illinois Women's Basketball (@IlliniWBB) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

Finishing on top.#Illini | #HTTO pic.twitter.com/vzm553tiJK— Illinois Volleyball (@IlliniVBall) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

Congratulations! I don’t mind sharing it, but I wish you would have broken it! Great work, big fella!— Deon Thomas (@deonthomas25) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

The @MizzouHoops couldn't quite pull off the win over @IlliniMBB but the Tigers went down fighting. Kasparas Jakucionis showed again that he is truly elite. @joey_dwy has the report for Hoops HQ:https://t.co/3NT4nujRBS— Seth Davis (@SethDavisHoops) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

Morez Johnson Jr. has proven he deserves to start for the Illini over Ben Humrichous. Let’s compare today’s game:•Morez: +/- of 10, 6 pts, 8 rebs, 1 stl, 75% FG in 19 mins.•Ben: +/- of -6, 3 pts, 1 reb, 1 blk, 33% FG in 20 mins.Brad, the stats speak ... Read more

The Illini keep the Braggin Rights over Mizzou. This is a game usually dominated by upperclassmen. Impressive performance from Jakucionis. 6 straight games of 20+ is big time, doing it in that atmosphere is another level.— Sean Harrington (@smharrington24) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

Will is also, in fact, quite the shooting skid. Underwood is going to let them both shoot their way out of it.— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

If it’s TV Teddy … maybe I would.— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

They are Big Ten regulars, though, when you get to the bulk of league play.— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

You’re welcome. It was … not great.— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

Now that you say that, I knew his name. Could not think of it in the moment. But think most Illinois fans know who cowboy hat kid is.— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

Player Grades: Dynamic backcourt duo leads #Illini to Braggin' Rights win🔸 Jakucionis' special streak continues🔹 A new element to Kylan Boswell's game🔸 Tre White settling in🔹 Tomislav Ivisic's DR dominance🔸 Notable minutes for Morez Johnsonhttps://t.co/g7hOVl4dsN— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

I gave 4 games. I was glad to see Ben play less today. And morez play more. It's a nice trend that's been needed— Ryan Evan Schroat (@200ColumnsRy) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

Ben Humrichous - 18 points. 8 rebounds in 116 minutes over the last 4 games. Defensive liability but spreads the floor. Morez Johnson Jr - 14 points and 19 rebounds in 53 minutes over the last 4 games. Can guard multiple positions and isn't bullied by anyone.#illini facts— Ryan Evan ... Read more

Win #🔟#Illini | #HTTO | #OneWay pic.twitter.com/36TVJfxnGJ— Illinois Women's Basketball (@IlliniWBB) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

Highlights of Illinois' 80-77 McBride Homes Braggin' Rights victory over Missouri.#Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/cPNKxDZInR— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

Bringing the trophy back to his hometown.#Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/StjmNS5WNj— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

Illinois retains Braggin’ Rights, and Kasparas Jakucionis stays hot 🏆#B1GStats x #B1GMBBall pic.twitter.com/Rpzujt73qt— Big Ten Men's Basketball (@B1GMBBall) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Kylan Boswell's first Braggin' Rights memory was Rayvonte Rice's buzzer beater.They've known other forever and both C-U natives had big moments in the series."You come back and the love you get, there's no other love that you get from your hometown."https://t.co/OIKSu3XeeL— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

Sneak peek: Three pages worth of Braggin' Rights coverage and the #Illini earning a thrilling win against Missouri on Sunday in St. Louis coming in Monday's @news_gazette via @srrichey, @BobAsmussen and @Tatelines @APSE_sportmedia pic.twitter.com/X3NwUJMIv8— IlliniHQ (@IlliniHQ) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

"If I had to bet at @BetMGM on one team to win the Big Ten, I'm betting the Illini" - @GoodmanHoopsAfter Dark is LIVE ⬇️https://t.co/Ql9F7pPqO3https://t.co/F7QpqfKMF6— The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

Illinois holds on late to beat Mizzou! Breaking down what this win means for the Illini NOW!After Dark is LIVE ⬇️https://t.co/Ql9F7pPqO3https://t.co/F7QpqfKMF6— The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

"Illinois is continuing to mold and grow up. They're gonna be right there in the mix for the Big Ten. This team is very, very good" - @CoachMattMcCall After Dark is LIVE ⬇️https://t.co/Ql9F7pPqO3https://t.co/F7QpqfKMF6— The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

This episode of the @EyeOnCBBPodcast with me and @MattNorlander opens on the @CBSSports Classic, where UNC and Ohio State upset UCLA and Kentucky.24:15: Thoughts on Illinois over Missouri, Mississippi State over Memphis, Auburn over Purdue, etc.https://t.co/pIThvYBeWr— Gary Parrish (@GaryParrishCBS) December 23, 2024 ... Read more

Staying connected.#Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/A2VKLI4vRp— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

pic.twitter.com/7msM8m1U81— THESEUS🔱 (@Johnny5Newton) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

🎙 #Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 916 | Illini claim Braggin' Rights for second straight year@DPiper247 and I react to Illini's hard-fought win over Mizzou, a dynamic duo in the backcourt, some frontcourt wrinkles and grading the nonconferencehttps://t.co/O6uezuFSfR— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Battle on the boards.@morezjohnsonjr's eight rebounds tie Deon Thomas' record for most rebounds in a Braggin' Rights game by a freshman. #Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/Ww4L7QqZwE— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

🚫👀👉⏪#Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/mpIagxPvgL— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Mr. Consistent.KJ Jakucionis tallied 21 points tonight vs. Missouri marking his sixth straight 20-point game, and becomes the fifth freshman in program history to score 20+ points in his first Braggin' Rights game. #Illini | #HTTO pic.twitter.com/YjJkqxsNs0— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

LIVE POD: @DPiper247 and I react to #illini basketball's 80-77 Braggin' Rights win over MizzouJoin us and weigh in ⤵️https://t.co/9pYb4m723m— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

WATCH: #illini Brad Underwood, Kylan Boswell and Kasparas Jakucionis discuss an 80-77 win over Mizzou in the annual Braggin' Rights Gamehttps://t.co/eqayOzL5WO— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Final call from St. Louis of ⁦@IlliniMBB⁩ over Mizzou. #Illini🎙️⁦@BBarn64⁩ pic.twitter.com/HZljz9CZhz— Scott Beatty (@scott_beatty) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

The trophy stays in Champaign!The Illini earn back-to-back Braggin’ Rights victories for the first time since a stretch of five straight wins over Mizzou from 2013-17.#Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/PElvt6lnTw— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

BRAG DIFFERENT!!! #ILL 🔸🔹 https://t.co/fqi99gAson— Victoria Adams (@vicadamss_) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

It just means more. 🔸🔹#Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/MV4kHWqjBV— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

#illini Kylan Boswell on Kasparas Jakucionis: There's a reason draft boards have them where he is. He's the best point guard in the nation.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

#illini Kylan Boswell: For me growing up in Champaign, being an Illinois fan, finally being in that arena, that atmosphere is unbelievable.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

#illini Brad Underwood: That's a really good Missouri team that will be participating in March. Good win for us. Now we go to Christmas break and I'm excited as a coach because it's get better time.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Quick hits: #illini battle for 80-77 Braggin' Rights win over Missouri🔸 What happened🔹 What it means🔸 Star(s) of the game🔹 Stats of the game🔸 Don't overlook🔹 What's nexthttps://t.co/1bSLlJ49QV— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

The thrill of an all-out effort.#Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/zIEx8fsOEs— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

#illini Brad Underwood: I thought Kylan was terrific down the stretch ...until his last free throw.Boswell got a kick out of that.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

#illini Brad Underwood: After the last two years that have been pretty ugly basketball games for the fans, I thought we gave them a pretty good basketball game.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

6 straight 20 point games for the 18 year old KJ from Lithuania 🇱🇹- The way he's playing he may be in Champaign one season and have his jersey in the rafters. 2nd team All-American isn't out the question. Or even BIG player of the Year#illini have special young men ... Read more

Always on the attack.Kylan Boswell was relentless in the lane - on the glass and at the rim.#IlliniPerformanceStat x #InvescoQQQ pic.twitter.com/puwprqnhrI— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Equal enough. A five-foul differential is ... not that big.— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Congrats #EveryDayGuys https://t.co/fr6Raw7k9p— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Closed it out in crunch time.#Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/XD9NlnsIhS— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Illinois takes down Missouri in Saint Louis! 🔶🔷 pic.twitter.com/Lnms2dknVT— College Basketball Report (@CBKReport) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

#illini claim their Braggin’ Rights for a second straight year. pic.twitter.com/HViz5NrMoK— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

MOOD. pic.twitter.com/PettaiTG6V— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

#illini beat Mizzou and the refs today and if you watched the game you know it. Morez 5th foul and tre white 5th foul were jokes. Just terrible calls that gave mizzou 4 free throws in one possession games. Wasn't pretty but Illinois beats Missouri 80-77. #BragginRights— Ryan Evan Schroat ... Read more

Illinois freshman Kasparas Jakucionis gets a little better with each game.Firmly in the All-American conversation as of today.This is ONLY December. https://t.co/CfjWp2VVyn— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

WINNER. 🔶🔷🏀😤 pic.twitter.com/Yul7CPhhd2— Josh Whitman (@IlliniAD) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Pretty surprised Mizzou went with Mark Mitchell for three (5-for-23 on the year) after KJ gave Illinois the 2-point lead. But you'll certainly take it.— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Still braggin' 🏆#Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/jS70685xfF— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Braggin’ Rights secured. #Illini pic.twitter.com/zG5e2hlS5F— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Illinois went 22-for-23 from the free throw line. Boswell 11-for-12. https://t.co/0bHZQLl1lH— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Big time, NBA-shot to win the Braggin' Rights by Kasparas Jakucionis for @IlliniMBB to take down @MizzouHoops.— Andy Katz (@TheAndyKatz) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

ILLINOIS WINS BRAGGIN' RIGHTS 😤The Illini hang on late to take down Missouri 👏 pic.twitter.com/Qs6hDl7X9e— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Wow... Illini win an absolutely wild one 80-77. Kasparas Jakucionis does not shy away from the big moments. Huge turn-around J. And then Kylan with the board & FT.Nice win. A Quad 1 for now. Going into the holidays 8-3 is very solid.— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Stronger. 💪TOUGHER. 😤BRAGGIN' RIGHTS SECURED. 🔒I-L-L‼️— State Farm Center (@StateFarmCenter) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Huge win for the Illini. And have been impressed with this year’s Mizzou team after last year’s debacle — and the terrible non-conference slate. https://t.co/NnZCQx85nB— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Wow great game Mizzou got a good look at the end but it just didn’t fall. @IlliniMBB get a big one but hold on to winFun game— Terrence Oglesby (@T_Oglesby22) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Final: #Illini 80 Mizzou 77Mark Mitchell misses a 3. Kylan Boswell rebounds, gets fouled, and makes 1 of 2 free throws to give Illinois an 80-77 lead with :08 remaining. Jacob Crews misses a 3-pointer at the buzzer.— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

FINAL: #illini 80, Mizzou 77Great, competitive game by both teams. Wish I could say the same for refs. pic.twitter.com/VFycJcChCn— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

🚨 THE ILLINI HAVE BRAGGIN' RIGHTS 🚨What a game in St. Louis 🔥👀 pic.twitter.com/YF7oUhgLYP— The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Illinois Basketball. Here Comes The Paign.— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

#illini hang on to beat Missouri 80-77 in Braggin' Rights. Kylan Boswell with 16 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists.Kasparas Jakucionis with 21 points.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

FINAL: Illinois 80, Missouri 77. #Illini #BragginRights— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Illinois force a bad shot by Mark Mitchell. Kylan Boswell corrals his ninth rebound and heads back to the free throw line. #Illini #BragginRights— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Illinois is getting absolutely hosed in this game. Take these officials to task.— Brad Evans (@NoisyHuevos) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

🦓 show— Coleman Hawkins (@colehawk23) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Some might see some of these fouls called on Illinois and think this is an SEC crew. Those that know better understand only a Big Ten crew can call 42 fouls in 39 minutes of game action (and counting). #Illini #BragginRights— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

White and Johnson both fouled out. Ivisic has four fouls.#illini don't want this to go to overtime.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Timeout Mizzou with :22 on the shot clock#Illini 77 Mizzou 75 | :49.3— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Two free throws from @BamBam_Boz to retake the lead.2H 0:56.7 | #Illini 77, Missouri 75 pic.twitter.com/VBLFptGoIR— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Kylan Boswell knocks down two more free throws (he's 10 of 10 at the line) and Illinois leads 77-75 with 0:49.3 to play. #Illini #BragginRights— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Kylan Boswell now with 15 points, 8 rebounds and five assists. #illini up two with less than a minute left.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Kylan Boswell smartly gets aggressive to the rim and draws a foul. He hits two more FTs (10-10 for the game).#illini up 77-75 with 56.7 left.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

I don't understand why more 'guard switches onto Tomi' situations don't lead to a post feed— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Illinois/Mizzou is a perfect rivalry game because no matter the outcome, one team will win, and the other team can blame the refs.— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

After an atrocious Illini possession, Tamar Bates ties it up with a 3. One-minute game.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Tamar Bates left open at the three-point line. Tie game. #Illini #BragginRights— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

A single mini basketball was thrown onto the court. "Don't throw stuff." — Brad Underwood #Illini #BragginRights— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Morez Johnson Jr. fouls out on what looked like a good block. #illini bench was, uh, not loving that.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Great block by Morez Johnson. They whistle him for a foul, his 5th.— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Morez fouls out on what looked to be a good block— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Ice. In. His. Veins. 🥶KJ Jakucionis with the step-back three!2H 2:03 | #Illini 75, Missouri 72 pic.twitter.com/DjjYlcEJL3— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

A huge step-back 3 from Kasparas Jakucionis to break the tie. KJ has 19 points. #Illini 75 Mizzou 72 | 2:03 2H— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Kasparas Jakucionis had missed four straight threes before drilling that one. Illinois leads Missouri 75-72 with 2:03 to play. #Illini #BragginRights— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

And Kasparas Jakucionis drills a big 3-pointer as a result of it. #illini 75Mizzou 722:03 left.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

An actual good no call by High Knees as Illinois and Missouri both hit the floor multiple times trying to secure that loose ball. #Illini #BragginRights— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Ben Humrichous and Kylan Boswell both dive on the floor to save possession for the #illini in a tie game and 2:14 left.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Tomislav Ivisic (11 points, 10 rebounds) with his sixth double-double in 11 games with the #illini.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Swallow the whistle, High Knees.#illini fans get a Nuggets though as Mitchell misses both.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Nuggets. Maybe that will turn the tide. #Illini #BragginRights— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

AND-1 @TreWhite19 😤2H 3:55 | #Illini 70, Missouri 68 pic.twitter.com/vQMmTYYLGL— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Illinois going with Boswell, Jakucionis, White, Johnson and Ivisic to close this one out? (At least that's the lineup right now). #Illini #BragginRights— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Missouri 11-0 run to briefly take a one-point lead, but Tre White and-1 gives #illini a 69-68 lead with 3:57 left.Can Illinois learn from Northwestern and Tennessee late-game issues to close out a win?— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

This not quite 3 minute stretch? Yikes. #Illini #BragginRights pic.twitter.com/mhk45k1pz3— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

11-0 run for Mizzou in just 2 mins.. Tre White finally ends it with an and-one. Illini also get a much-needed media timeout.Here we go again down the stretch. 69-68 Illini with 3:57 left.— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Illinois 10-point lead slips away, Tigers go up 68-67. Illini take back the lead on a Tre White layup and he will go to the line to finish the and-1 out of the under 4 timeout.— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Big and-one opportunity from Tre White after Mizzou took a one-point lead to cap an 11-0 run.#illini 69Missouri 683:57 left and White to the line after the timeout.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Tre White stems the bleeding. Bucket is good. And-one free throw to come after this timeout. Illinois up 69-68 on Missouri with 3:57 to play. #Illini #BragginRights— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Make that an 11-0 Missouri run and the Tigers' first lead of the second half at 68-67. #Illini #BragginRights— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

A 9-0 Missouri run with an Illinois turnover as the answer. Not ideal. #Illini #BragginRights— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Illinois running offense from 23-25 feet against Missouri's zone probably isn't going to get the job done. #Illini #BragginRights— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Jakucionis misses a point-blank layup and it snowballs into a 7-0 run for Missouri. 10 points lead is suddenly cut to 3 at 67-64. 5:28.— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

10-point lead to a 3-point lead in the matter of 50 secsLate-game issues persist— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

And now down to three after a 3-pointer from Jacob Crews.#illini up 67-64 with 5:26 left. https://t.co/KqOEJgpDZ6— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

That 10-point lead didn't last. A 3 from Jacob Crews sees Missouri cut Illinois' lead to 67-64 with 5:28 to play. Brad Underwood calls timeout. #Illini #BragginRights— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

That's a big swing. KJ smokes a layup, which would have extended the lead back to 10. Fouls Perkins instead. Back down to 6 after the FTs— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Tomislav Ivisic remains an incredible passer. Just needed Kasparas Jakucionis to finish that one. #Illini #BragginRights— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

A Missouri fan was just ejected by Jeffery Anderson. And two more free throws by Kylan Boswell has Illinois leading 67-57 — biggest lead of the game — with 6:37 to play. #Illini #BragginRights— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Illinois making just enough plays to stay ahead of Missouri. Hasn't given up the lead yet in the second half despite Tigers cutting margin to two a few times in the last 4ish minutes. It's 61-57 #Illini with 7:43 to play. #BragginRights— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Missouri 18-for-48 FG, 1-for-8 3PT FG20-for-25 from the free throw line. #Illini 61 Mizzou 57 | 7:43 2H— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

61-57 Illini with 7:43 to go. Nice effort by Kylan to collect that KJ miss & get fouled at the rim. Kylan is only 1-for-9 from the field but has been really active & making things happen off the dribble.— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Tomi Ivisic backs his way down the lane for an easy basket.2H 8:18 | #Illini 61, Missouri 55 pic.twitter.com/1mZpzCucIz— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Official attendance: 18,497 #Illini #BragginRights— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Not working defensively. https://t.co/WVaKb2skNX— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Illinois 4 guard lineup right now.— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Second chance points: Illinois 9 Mizzou 1. Illinois outrebounding the Tigers 32-16 #Illini 53 Mizzou 48 | 11:51 2H ... Read more

Illinois' 7 of 20 three-point shooting is an advantage since Missouri is just 1 of 7 from deep. Missouri's 19 of 22 free throw shooting is also an advantage despite Illinois going 10 of 10 at the line.And that's why it's just a 51-48 Illinois lead with 11:51 to play. ... Read more

#illini currently outrebounding Missouri 32-16.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Cowboy hat kid just ripped off his shirt. The Illinois half of the Enterprise Center went wild. #Illini #BragginRights— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

He ditched the hat and the shirt and I swear it was as loud as an 11-0 #illini run in here.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Tomi Ivisic block 👉 @BamBam_Boz wrap-around assist 👉 @DravynGibbs bucket!2H 13:05 | #Illini 51, Missouri 44 pic.twitter.com/Z9AaCYKyLi— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

That Missouri has only turned Illinois' 15 turnovers into 10 points is notable. Especially since Illinois has nine points off eight Missouri turnovers. #Illini #BragginRights— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Nice sequence there. Kylan has had some beautiful deliveries. Great find on the baseline to KJ, followed by Ivisic block & KJ feed to DGL. 51-44 Illini with 13:08 left— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

#illini post defense has been good this half. Humrichous and Ivisic get a stop, and Jakucionis finds DGL for a fastbreak layup.#illini lead 51-44 with 13:08 left.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Tomislav Ivisic block ends up in the hands of Kylan Boswell, who pushes it to Kasparas Jakucionis in transition who hits Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn with a nifty pass.#illini on a 6-2 run and leads 51-44 with 13:08 left.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Nice find from Kylan Boswell. Nice job being available by Kasparas Jakucionis. Illinois lead back to five. #Illini #BragginRights— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Morez Johnson Jr. with his fourth foul with 13:58 left. Ivisic back in.#illini just need their shooters to make shots. Riley now 1-6 from three.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Will Riley just 1-for-8 from the field. Can't get a better look than he just had from the corner.2 for his last 23 from deep.— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Fourth foul on Morez Johnson with 13:58 to play. Illinois' leading rebounder so far today to the bench. Tomislav Ivisic (three fouls of his own) back in. #Illini #BragginRights— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Both teams in the bonus for the final 14:26.Tennessee game vibes to this one.#illini up 47-42 with 14:26 left.Jakucionis has 14 points (8-8 FT)— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Big man runs the floor.Big man gets rewarded.Missouri cuts Illinois' lead to 45-42 with 14:44 to play on a fast break dunk by Peyton Marshall. #Illini #BragginRights— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Illinois 5 turnovers in the first five minutes of the second half. Mizzou fails to capitalize, going 1-for-5 from the floor. #Illini 45 Mizzou 38 | 15:11 2H— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

#illini leading 45-38 with 15:11 left.The whistles are whistling.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Let it fly!@BHumrichous nails a three on the Jakucionis pitch-out.2H 15:26 | #Illini 45, Missouri 38 pic.twitter.com/9oUNdEDYvW— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

#illini crowd erupted when Ben Humrichous finally got a 3 to go down.3FG: #illini 7-18, Mizzou 1-7Illinois leads 45-38 with 15:09 left.Missouri is in the bonus the rest of the way. Yikes.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

BREAKING: Ben Humricous made a three-pointer. Illinois leads Missouri 45-38 with 15:11 to play. #Illini #BragginRights— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

#Illini big men Tomislav Ivisic and Morez Johnson both have 3 fouls. That's significant.— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Such inconsistency with the whistle— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

#illini with 3 fouls: Tre White, Tomislav Ivisic and Morez Johnson Jr.Illiois already with five team fouls in the second half with 16:22 left.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Seven combined turnovers in the first 3:06 of the second half, five by #illini.Dennis Gates just got T'd up.It's getting wild in here.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

And now Tre White with his third foul. #illini have four turnovers on five possessions in the second half.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

13 turnovers on Illinois through 22-plus minutes— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Tomi Ivisic knocks one down from range!2H 18:17 | #Illini 40, Missouri 32 pic.twitter.com/BiQ0ItdoB1— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Two 2H possessions = two turnovers for #illini— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Tighten up and keep it rolling.#Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/JzKUvifa3U— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

We’ve got 20 more minutes of hoops in St. Louis. Will the second half be as close as the first? #Illini #BragginRights pic.twitter.com/NSHHdwgpyR— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Agree— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

#Illini keys to the second half: * Pick up the pace, turn defensive rebounds into more points in transition. * Defend the rim. Mizzou has 18 points in the paint.— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Laptop is safer up here anyway— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

If you watch this video, you'll see Bates move in a way that indicates he got bumped (by Will Riley off screen). He didn't just move over KJ. Did get him with his shin on the way back, though. https://t.co/7tUYDo8xrr— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

HALF: #illini 37, Mizzou 323FG: Illini 5-15, Mizzou 1-5Points in paint: Mizzou 18, Illini 14Turnovers: Illinois 9, Mizzou 52nd chance pts: Illinois 9, Mizzou 1 pic.twitter.com/5jiElFWsKn— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Twenty minutes of tough competition ahead.#Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/9WTP3Ea9AI— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

- Will Riley (3 points, 2 rebounds)- Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (3 points)#Illini #BragginRights— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

HALFTIME STATS- Kasparas Jakucionis (10 points)- Tre White (8 points, 3 rebounds)- Morez Johnson (6 points, 5 rebounds ... they gave him the board, but not the bucket)- Tomislav Ivisic (4 points, 5 rebounds)- Kylan Boswell (3 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists)— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Halftime: #Illini 37 Mizzou 32Morez Johnson put-back at the buzzer waived off.Kasparas Jakucionis 10 points. Mark Mitchell leads the Tigers with 13 points. Illinois out-rebounded Mizzou 23-9 with 9 second-chance points.— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

KJ got obliterated on the stepback three there.. Not a good shot but definitely got trampled. Morez cleaned it up at the rim but replay determined the light went off before he got it off.37-32 ILL at the break— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Nevermind ... Officials wave it off.HALFTIME: Illinois 37, Missouri 32Morez Johnson still has six points and four rebounds (three offensive). #Illini #BragginRights https://t.co/I8AXkCnkdU— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

They determined Morez Johnson Jr. didn't get that off before the buzzer.So 37-32 #illini at half. https://t.co/OAnTscy8rN— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Morez Johnson with an offensive rebound and a putback at the buzzer that was ultimately waved off. #illini close the first half on a 5-0 run to lead Missouri 37-32.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

HALFTIME: Illinois 39, Missouri 32Morez Johnson with another putback at the horn. Freshman big man has 8 points and 5 rebounds (four offensive) at the break. #Illini #BragginRights— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

HALF: #illini 39, Mizzou 32Boswell pull-up 3 gave #illini a 2-for-1 and they take advantage with more Johnson Jr. getting a putback at the buzzer.7-0 run into the half for Illini.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

.@BamBam_Boz THREE!1H 0:44 | #Illini 37, Missouri 32 pic.twitter.com/iSggihGPD0— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

No flagrant. 'High Knees' Anderson explains the reasoning to Brad, who shakes his head as he walks away.34-32 ILL after the FTs https://t.co/TgkV1DfVwb— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

#illini Kasparas Jakucionis (10 points) is halfway to his sixth-straight 20-point game with 21:28 left in this game.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

No flagrant foul. Illinois fans boo. #Illini #BragginRights https://t.co/nYM6JaqjFA— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

KJ Jakucionis comes up with a steal and draws a foul on the other end!1H 1:41 | #Illini 32, Missouri 32 pic.twitter.com/QDYgCmJcQe— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Officials reviewing if Tamar Bates kicked Kasparas Jakucionis in the head. Looks like the Missouri guard got pushed toward KJ and then got him in the head with his shin as he moved away. #Illini #BragginRights— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Brad tells the ref to look at the replay. Looked like Tamar Bates purposely walked over KJ as he was picking his head up & clipped him.They're going to the monitor.— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

And now two fouls on Tre White brings Jake Davis into the game. White, Tomislav Ivisic and Ben Humrichous all with two ... and all on the bench. #Illini #BragginRights— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Mizzou with 10 points off 8 #illini turnovers32-32 with 2:03 left 1H— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

8-0 #illini run after Tre White makes both FTs. Nice response.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Morez Johnson more minutes? Producing. Imagine that 🤔 #illini 30-28 lead.— Ryan Evan Schroat (@200ColumnsRy) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Illinois finally picks up the pace and goes on a 6-0 run. #Illini 30 Mizzou 28 | 2:47 1H— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Air Morez ✈️@BamBam_Boz with the lob to @morezjohnsonJr to reclaim the lead!1H 3:13 | #Illini 30, Missouri 28 pic.twitter.com/TnoNbiUuPO— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

#illini back on a 6-0 run with four of those points coming from Morez Johnson Jr.Illinois leads 30-28 with 2:47 left. Kylan Boswell hasn't scored but I love what he's done so far.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Kylan Boswell and Morez Johnson making things happen. Boswell attacking and Johnson cleaning it up.Quick 6-0 run with 2 Tre White FTs coming give #Illini a 30-28 lead with 2:46 left 1H.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Found the sweet spot in the zone 🍭@TreWhite19 with the jumper.1H 4:21 | #Illini 26, Missouri 28 pic.twitter.com/20sctXZdBo— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Mid-range jumper alert. Always worth mentioning given how infrequent they are. Tre White knocks it down to cut Missouri's lead to 28-26. #Illini #BragginRights— Scott Richey (@srrichey) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Back-to-back turnovers for the Illini against Mizzou's zone. Meanwhile, Mark Mitchell continues to make his way to the FT line. 28-24 Tigers after the and-one— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Missouri zone has forced back-to-back #illini turnovers. Illinois now with 7 turnovers, and Missouri has 8 points off them.Missouri 9-0 run to take a 28-24 lead.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Humrichous now with two fouls, and #illini are gonna go small with Tre White and Will Riley with Johnson in the frontcourt.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Mizzou on a 6-0 run and leads the #illini 25-24 with 5:48.Ivisic and Humrichous with a pair of fouls for Illinois.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Mizzou goes zone, Illinois slow to recognize and the Tigers take the lead 25-24.— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

6-0 Mizzou run to take a 25-24 lead behind 5 straight from Perkins.#illini 1 of last 7 shooting and have missed six straight 3-pointers.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

KJ from three: 2-for-2Rest of Illini from three: 2-for-10— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

24-19 Illini at the under-8. Decisive lead on the glass for Illinois thus far (15-7). Morez Johnson doing his typical thing there.Have also liked Kylan Boswell's playmaking in this 1st half. A couple nice finds off the bounce.— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

#illini up 24-19 with 7:03 left 1H. Missed some opportunities to pull away, but forcing Mizzou into a lot of tough and contested twos.The Illinois defense is far better than I ever imagined it'd be at any point this season.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

#illini leading Mizzou 24-19 with 7:05 left.Was interested to see Illinois in non-Jakucionis minutes. Both teams even in the roughly three minutes he was on the bench (4-4 scoring).— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

#illini 4-9 on threes, 2-5 on layups— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

A no-look pass from @BamBam_Boz gives @TreWhite19 an easy reverse layup.1H 10:02 | #Illini 20, Missouri 14 pic.twitter.com/kX1KyIBaIu— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Illinois 4-for-6 from three. Kasparas Jakucionis 6 points. #Illini 16 Mizzou 12 | 11:33 1H— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

As a result, the #illini lead 16-12 with 11:33 left in the half. Kasparas Jakucionis will have a pair of free throws out of the break.Triples so far from: Jakucionis (2), Will Riley, Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn.Missouri going at Ben Humrichous when the Tigers are on offense. https://t.co/JmalI6xV7n— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) December ... Read more

Mizzou continues to go right at Humrichous. Believe he's given up 8 of Mizzou's 12 points.But #illini are winning the math game, hitting 4 of 6 threes while Mizzou is 0-2 three.16-12 #illini with 11:33 left 1H.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Four of the six made field goals for the #illini have been 3-pointers.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

With the shot clock winding down ⌛KJ Jakucionis gives the Illini the lead on a deep three!1H 14:47 | #Illini 10, Missouri 7 pic.twitter.com/GZsz2T0Yhw— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Illinois-Missouri.Standalone Power Conference Game.— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

#illini with Carey Booth and Morez Johnson Jr. on the court early on.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

First media timeout. #Illini 7 Mizzou 7Missouri going right at Ben Humrichous with Mark Mitchell.— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

#illini and Mizzou tied 7-all at the under-16 media timeout.Missouri jumped out to a 5-0 and 7-2 lead before Illinois tied it.— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Nice block by Humrichous on Mitchell to fight back. 5-0 #illini run ties it up 7-7 at first media TO.Mizzou pressure made Illini uncomfortable early on with two turnovers, but UI starting to settle in.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

KJ Jakucionis nails a three off a ball screen to get the crowd going👌1H 16:45 | #Illini 5, Missouri 7 pic.twitter.com/UAbhJA0Fss— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 2026 Dylan Mingo (6’5 PG) of @PSACardinals & @LuHiBasketball has earned an offer from Illinois. pic.twitter.com/cxfI3abIwl— PD Web (@abovethebreak3) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Mark Mitchell hunting Humrichous.. Shocking— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Thought #illini were fortunate that foul was on Humrichous and not Ivisic.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Your starting lineups vs. Missouri.#Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/JH6qsS8BeM— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Blessed and honored to receive an offer from The University of Illinois! #AGTG pic.twitter.com/COmEut8eZB— Dylan Mingo (@_Dylanmingo) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

#illini fans were louder when teams entered onto the court.Feels like a 70/30 Illini crowd with most of the upper level full of Illini fans.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

#Illini starters vs. MizzouG - Kasparas JakucionisG - Kylan BoswellG - Tre WhiteF - Ben HumrichousC - Tomislav Ivisic— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

#illini vs. Missouri starters.Braggin' Rights in about 15 minutes. pic.twitter.com/rQ0ym1YNdI— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Starters for #illini vs. #mizzou pic.twitter.com/qa52yHh92S— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

2026 4⭐️ PF John Burroughs Sheek Pearson will be in attendance for the Braggin’ Rights game today. pic.twitter.com/b7Vk1zlfsY— UI Zone (@Recruit2Illini) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

#illini band with a phenomenal Paramore medley. pic.twitter.com/3HeBoLkOep— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

#illini band playing Fall Out Boy. pic.twitter.com/geyzelIfCy— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

In the building 📍#Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/tv21n8GUAz— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Officials for #illini vs. #Mizzou: Terry Oglesby, Jeffrey Anderson, Owen Shortt— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Going to be interesting to see if he's a go. Hasn't played since mid-Nov, when he suffered a neck injury.13.6 ppg & shooting 55% from three through 7 games. Two of those with 7+ threes. https://t.co/ba8YpVHIBS— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Illini offer transfer OT from Temple.Played 382 snaps at LT last year, has multiple years of eligibility left so this could be a depth piece if they take multiple OT in the portal. https://t.co/8KkMVbhjeu— UIFootballRecruits (@UIFballRecruits) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

illinois Offered!! pic.twitter.com/QsNQJrmwoN— Kevin Terry (@KevinTerry55) December 21, 2024 ... Read more

2027 4⭐️ Webster Groves PG Scottie Adkinson will be in attendance for the Braggin’ Rights game today. pic.twitter.com/7zt6QX2EMV— UI Zone (@Recruit2Illini) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Honored to have my new book “100 Things Every Illinois Fan Should Know and Do Before They Die” scheduled for release Feb 5. Preorders available on Amazon. https://t.co/XohhIViaOf— Kent Brown (@kentbrown) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

What does three-star Ball State transfer WR Justin Bowick bring to #illini?I watched his two breakout games last month. Here's what I saw ⤵️https://t.co/myLpgaSsLz— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Game Thread: The Braggin' Rights trophy is in the building here in St. Louis. Can the #Illini begin another streak of taking it back to Champaign year after year?https://t.co/bnA6kMYugR pic.twitter.com/isfNgNjlr5— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

In honor of a LEGENDARY CFB season we're counting down the top 10 moments of the season 🥳🏈Coming in at No. 10- the time this officer was HYPED after Illinois beat Nebraska 🤣 pic.twitter.com/IEDOHCXnvL— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

ICYMI: Illinois signed ex-Ball State wide receiver Justin Bowick on Saturday. #Illini. @RivalsPortal https://t.co/ZzcPuYXe3L— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

#Illini keys to the game vs. Mizzou in the annual #BragginRights game: 🏀 Ball security 🏀 Offensive versatility🏀 Contested 2's https://t.co/b4tcxdQWeF— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Illinois vs. Mizzou in the annual Braggin’ Rights game at Enterprise Center in St. Louis. Tipoff 12 pm CT on ESPN. #Illini pic.twitter.com/wSaSuWq1VS— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

📸 #illini getting ready pic.twitter.com/rkjSofQMxI— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Committed!!I-L-L🧡💙@TyraPerry13 @Coach_Veee @coach_troutsta @bgoler10 pic.twitter.com/uESCNR7GGA— Sutton Centoni (@sutcentoni00) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

SUNDAY'S FANDUEL (@FANDUEL) LINES:Kent State at Alabama (-20.5)Illinois/Missouri (+3.5)Oregon State (-7.5)/CharlestonLoyola Chicago (-6.5)/OaklandGeorgetown (-2.5) at Seton HallUtah State at Saint Mary's (-4.5)Nebraska (-8.5)/Murray StateVia @FDSportsbook.— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

The biggest game of the day in college hoops is the Braggin' Rights clash between @IlliniMBB and @MizzouHoops. The Tigers didn't win a single SEC game last season but now they're 10-1. @alex_squadron has the inside scoop at Hoops HQ @hhqsports https://t.co/6iQgs9T5yf— Seth Davis (@SethDavisHoops) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Where ya at, Drunk Santa? pic.twitter.com/xvPp9HpnRo— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Xmas came early with a new commit! 🚨 🎅🏻 @IlliniVBall @SpikeSquad pic.twitter.com/gm0kJXjtBG— Chris Tamas (@coachtamas) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

The Patrick School: 83Shots with Patience: 45MVP: @JayseanWilliam8 27pts 7rebs 4asst 4sl@brandonlee1415 15ptskhalid 11pts7-2 pic.twitter.com/rLgddQNDn9— The Patrick School Basketball (@tps_hsbb) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

All effort. All the time.🆚 Missouri⏰ 12 p.m. CT📍 Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Mo.📺 ESPN#Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/c3cUCxUepD— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Three Keys & a Pick: #Illini (7-3) vs. Missouri (10-1)Scouting report on the Tigers & how Illinois can get its second straight win in the series for the first time since 2017.READ: https://t.co/F4uCd41mPO pic.twitter.com/xeVVpQZ5Yc— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Love this team! #ILL https://t.co/jACb0DcNSQ— Coach Justin Stepp (@coachjstepp) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

I think he's good enough to be number 2. Starter. Good size. Good hands. TD machine— Ryan Evan Schroat (@200ColumnsRy) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Doesn't need to be. Franklin wasn't. Elzy time to take thr next step. Dixon only getting better. Capka Jones. Beatty and Healthy Hollins. This guy was courted by Penn State and Louisville wanted him bad. He's good— Ryan Evan Schroat (@200ColumnsRy) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Coaching matters. You get that? It's up to your STAFF to get through best out of each team. Illinois had middle of the pack talent and won 9 games. COACHING— Ryan Evan Schroat (@200ColumnsRy) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Staff is sold. That's what matters— Ryan Evan Schroat (@200ColumnsRy) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Welcome to the #famILLy #ILL https://t.co/Q8UbpJ0iTQ— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Are the refs trying to keep games close? https://t.co/1cvx9GY7wH— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

That’s not roughing the passer. Terrible call. Too many bad calls today.— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Very few players have impressed more at @CityOfPalmsBKB than 4⭐️ Jalen Montonati. He told @LeagueRDY these are the main schools involved in his recruitment:ArkansasLouisvilleOklahoma StateOklahomaKansasKansas StateIllinoisBaylorWake ForestWashingtonUSCSMUNebraska… pic.twitter.com/PBCsMf1xmS— Sam Kayser - 24/7 High School Hoops (@247HSHoops) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Throw up that 🙌🏿 0. #AGTG pic.twitter.com/mI4jGOhsBq— David Blay™️ (@tndoxblay) December 21, 2024 ... Read more

After meaningful talks with my family and staff, I’m grateful to the University of Wisconsin for helping me grow as a player and person. With that, I’m entering the transfer portal with three years of eligibility. pic.twitter.com/AxhmTL3HPs— Jamel howard Jr (@HJ_Jr58) December 21, 2024 ... Read more

Hes a player though. Good one who will contribute. Replacing guys like Franklin and Bryant aren't easy. But getting guys who can be close is what counts and produce.— Ryan Evan Schroat (@200ColumnsRy) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

Down field threat.Welcome @justinbowickjr! 🟠 https://t.co/iZtVjaCzRv#Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy pic.twitter.com/w66Jriy8vn— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) December 21, 2024 ... Read more

Let’s do it!!💙🧡 pic.twitter.com/nAYB3dgqu6— Justin Bowick “jbow” (@justinbowickjr) December 21, 2024 ... Read more

Final touches in Champaign.#Illini // #HTTO // #famILLy pic.twitter.com/cyc5cje8AJ— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) December 22, 2024 ... Read more

.@CoachJamison 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿— Aaron Henry (@AaronHenry7) December 21, 2024 ... Read more

Texas receiver pushes dude to the ground, pass interference against Clemson.— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) December 21, 2024 ... Read more

Bowling Green DL transfer Davonte Miles took an official to Illinois and has offers from South Carolina and Memphis.(VIP) https://t.co/gRVLamYJt4 pic.twitter.com/NWNVd4Jd35— Allen Trieu (@AllenTrieu) December 21, 2024 ... Read more

Illini expected to add another player from the Wisconsin defensive front.A guy who understands that low man wins in the trenches, had offers from everyone out of high school 🔶🔷 https://t.co/IgqTkRQfel— UIFootballRecruits (@UIFballRecruits) December 21, 2024 ... Read more

IMG defeats ATC 47-46 on defensive stop by Illinois, Signee Manuella Alves pic.twitter.com/JQP0svBRGU— NYGHoops (@NYGHoops) December 21, 2024 ... Read more

NEWS: #Illini expected to land Wisconsin transfer DL Curt Neal, ⁦@mzenitz⁩ and ⁦@chris_hummer⁩ reportWhy it matters & what it means ⤵️ https://t.co/zNYdOMaooA— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 21, 2024 ... Read more

Former Wisconsin defensive lineman Curt Neal is expected to transfer to Illinois, @chris_hummer and I have learned for @cbssports/@247sports.Was a starter at Wisconsin this season.https://t.co/10Sz3YxlzO pic.twitter.com/Pgts7567Hk— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) December 21, 2024 ... Read more

Yes he took an official to Illinois late in his high school process.— Allen Trieu (@AllenTrieu) December 21, 2024 ... Read more

Vote: Who is Missouri high school quarterback of the year for 2024? https://t.co/ke6NFJhOn7— Rob Sam Boyd (@SportsBoyDs) December 21, 2024 ... Read more

I thought @IlliniFootball had a legit shot to get there, that Penn State game…man! I can’t wait to see them compete. They are a really good football team. ILL— Coach Dee Brown (@deebrown11) December 21, 2024 ... Read more

Lets Goooooo!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/AIrbP9LZc8— JB (@BetterBowick) December 21, 2024 ... Read more

Let’s make dis last one the best one…☝🏾 pic.twitter.com/rYGuPa5ZIh— Dennis Briggs Jr. (@Briggsdennis2) December 21, 2024 ... Read more

#illini offer Temple OL Kevin TerryProfile: https://t.co/rreB3MxQro https://t.co/PEGcpcO0mT— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 21, 2024 ... Read more

ESPN College GameDay panelists all pick South Carolina over #Illini in Citrus BowlWhat they said & what it means ⤵️https://t.co/dALd9Vzpzb— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 21, 2024 ... Read more

COMMIT: #Illini land Ball State transfer wide receiver Justin Bowick, @chris_hummer and @mzenitz reportWhy it matters & what it means: https://t.co/bmspmM5bZW pic.twitter.com/KO4upS0IXF— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 21, 2024 ... Read more

College GameDay panel makes it a clean sweep, all picking South Carolina over #illini. pic.twitter.com/GtqQsXyRvA— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 21, 2024 ... Read more

Brad Underwood has been a master at mid-season tweaks, many of which have come around/after Braggin' Rights.What could the #Illini head man go with this time around? Illinois is in fine shape after the first 10 games, but certainly room for growthREAD: https://t.co/4IqwmYkmFK pic.twitter.com/8zrzIH1Sl1— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) December 21, 2024 ... Read more

Despite injuries being a big story during the #illini WBB nonconference schedule, the makings of the bench have started to take shape. Eventually Illinois will be healthy and the bench could be a positive."Everyone is going to have to be ready."https://t.co/zlnKyK7WRz— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) December 20, 2024 ... Read more

>> @Isaac__Trotter breaks down #illini vs. #mizzou in his weekend preview and makes a pick for the Braggin' Rights GameREAD: https://t.co/7g8gIwPclv pic.twitter.com/52iYMVJQrU— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 20, 2024 ... Read more

QUICK HITS: #illini WBB beats Southern 69-57 behind 20 points from Jasmine Brown-Hagger.🏀 What happened🏀 What it means🏀 Star of the game🏀 Stats of the game🏀 Don't overlook🏀 What's nexthttps://t.co/DnuofWWRLC— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) December 20, 2024 ... Read more

What does NIU transfer QB Ethan Hampton bring to the #illini? I watched the film, including two games against Power Five teams. Here's what I saw ⤵️https://t.co/j8FNXwstVk— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 20, 2024 ... Read more

Florida State wide receiver transfer Deuce Spann is expected to transfer to Pitt, @chris_hummer and I have learned for @cbssports/@247Sports.The 6-4 Spann transferred to FSU from Illinois.https://t.co/HjEMg16rHo pic.twitter.com/T3tcJ2ARpS— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) December 20, 2024 ... Read more

Former #illini quarterback https://t.co/KpOmCTT87I— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 20, 2024 ... Read more

#illini football notebook🔸 How Leon Lowery adds "a tremendous piece" to Illinois defense🔹 Young defenders who are impressing Aaron Henry🔸 A Florida recruiting opportunity at the Citrus Bowlhttps://t.co/X16d9zNHzn— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 20, 2024 ... Read more

Terrence Shannon Jr. will officially become an #illini legend on Feb. 15, when his jersey will be lifted to the State Farm Center raftersWhy it matters ⤵️https://t.co/YRy3WhGYgM— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 20, 2024 ... Read more

#Illini are working to set up a visit with top-50 junior Adam Oumiddoch. Story from @BJenkins247...READ: https://t.co/hoeNzSNKAp pic.twitter.com/rhcEamltF7— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) December 19, 2024 ... Read more

#illini offer Wake Forest transfer OT Keagen TrostProfile: https://t.co/tT3ZdwZyQk— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 19, 2024 ... Read more

NEWS: Northern Illinois transfer QB Ethan Hampton has signed with #illini, @247SportsPortal has learnedWhy it matters & what it means: https://t.co/ux35sra9HR pic.twitter.com/5I6HeoR8gU— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 19, 2024 ... Read more

Retention isn't sexy. It doesn't show up in the transfer portal rankings. But it does show up in the win column. And Bret Bielema's build with #illini continues to be strengthened by a strong star retention rate. My column ⤵️https://t.co/t9UiqQlNWt— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 19, 2024 ... Read more

#illini offer Mississippi State transfer OL Leon BellProfile: https://t.co/EgQbxap6mq https://t.co/XHwGjSpbry— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 19, 2024 ... Read more

Thoughts on #Illini basketball's resume through the first 10 games & how it stacks up to previous years heading into the Braggin' Rights game.READ: https://t.co/Ppd7hvrnPx pic.twitter.com/7bobdPabPl— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) December 18, 2024 ... Read more

#illini punter Hugh Robertson has entered the @247SportsPortal What it means: https://t.co/av5xS9cTbe— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) December 18, 2024 ... Read more

#Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 915 | LaTulip on Tennessee loss, potential adjustments for Illini@LaTulip_Mike on late-game issues vs. Tennessee, potential adjustments moving forward and Braggin' Rights Game.🎧 & 📺: https://t.co/DCkK5MymMr pic.twitter.com/I0P9lgvggA— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 18, 2024 ... Read more

Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 915 | LaTulip on Tennessee loss, potential adjustments for Illini@LaTulip_Mike on late-game issues vs. Tennessee, potential adjustments moving forward and Braggin' Rights Game.🎧 & 📺: https://t.co/DCkK5MymMr pic.twitter.com/sdjvy1SewZ— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 18, 2024 ... Read more

Had to do it. Barry Lunney Jr. on his WUPHF to #illini QB Luke Altmyer. pic.twitter.com/jnQoC35lwx— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 18, 2024 ... Read more

Pat Bryant opting out allows the #illini's other wide receivers a chance to make a case for a bigger role in 2025."They understand that this is kind of their moment to showcase their abilities," Luke Altmyer said.https://t.co/3eZuVqxOH0— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 18, 2024 ... Read more

The people were clamoring for one all weekend. Well, the #illini got one.https://t.co/k5RGD7VrTa pic.twitter.com/YI0RuC6jLl— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 18, 2024 ... Read more

COMMIT: Wisconsin transfer EDGE Leon Lowery signs with #illini Why it matters and what it means: https://t.co/k5RGD7VrTa pic.twitter.com/x8C18O45vx— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 18, 2024 ... Read more

#illini Barry Lunney Jr. on if he felt concerned/confident that Luke Altmyer would return:"Both. You just look around the country and see the climate that we're in, there's always I think more curiosity sometimes. But all indications were ... he was planning on coming back." pic.twitter.com/foWyqKsFI9— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December ... Read more

#illini Bret Bielema had a lot of thoughts on the transfer portal:"By far been the craziest two weeks of my tenure. It's just insanity. ...I think it's just pure pandemonium across the country."Yet upside? "We're getting a lot of kids we recruited two, three years ago that… pic.twitter.com/GQNFix2uDF— Jeremy Werner ... Read more

QB Luke Altmyer announced his return to the #illini for the 2025 season, bypassing the transfer portal and everything that comes with it."I'm very comfortable with what I'm doing here. I think that was more important than what could be out there."https://t.co/KsRENuJZ8Z— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) December 17, 2024 ... Read more