No. 25 Illinois returns home to face Maryland Eastern Shore after losing its first game of the season to No. 8 Alabama.

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Loyola Chicago heads into a matchup with Tulsa after winning four home games in a row. The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season.

The Illinois State Redbirds face the UAB Blazers at Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center in Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands.

After falling to No. 8 Alabama 100-87 on Wednesday, No. 25 Illinois (3-1) has returned to Champaign and is set to take on ...

The Illinois Fighting Illini and Maryland Eastern Shore men's basketball teams are scheduled to meet at State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois, for a non-conference contest on Saturday, Nov. 23. The ...

When Illinois coach Brad Underwood lined up non-conference games against the likes of Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee and Duke, the goal was to find out how his guys stack up and where they need to ...