Adalia McKenzie’s Minnesota Moment: Illini Guard Spurning Home State School Results in Illini Regular Season Sweep
If Illinois sophomore guard Adalia McKenzie decides to stay home for college, the Illini’s back-to-back wins over Minnesota this season likely don’t occur.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 5, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Adalia McKenzie is the butterfly effect of Illinois women’s basketball being able to complete a regular season sweep of Minnesota.
Illini Turn Away Gophers' Upset Bid To Get 69-62 Win
By IlliniGuys Staff
February 5, 2023
Makira Cook (3) scored a team-high 21 points, including eight in the final two minutes as Illinois defeated Minnesota 69-62 Sunday afternoon at State Farm Center. (Photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Makira Cook scored a team-high 21 points and the Illinois defense locked down Minnesota in the final minutes as the Illini turned away the Gophers' upset bid to post the 69-62 win Sunday afternoon at State Farm Center.
The victory came on the day when Illini all-time leading scorer Jenna Smith had her jersey hung in the rafters.
Smith and the other 4,533 in attendance had to like what they saw, though the Gophers - who lost to Illinois at home 70-57 three weeks ago - made it interesting, as they seemed to answer every time Illinois built a lead.
One-on-One with Big Ten's Network Analyst Meghan McKeown
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
February 5, 2023
Meghan McKeown is one of the brightest and up-and-coming stars in the media world today.
Sturdy's Takeaways - Loss at Iowa
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
February 5, 2023
The Illini couldn’t get it done on the road at Iowa on Saturday
Illinois’ Big Ten Road Winning Streak Stalls at Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Illinois’ inability to execute offense late and keep Iowa off the free throw line in the second half leads to just its second loss since in a month.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 4, 2023
Iowa’s dominance inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena continued at the expense of Illinois on Saturday afternoon.
Christian Nitu Thrilled to Receive an Illinois Offer
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
February 4, 2023
There are 9 regular season games left. Illinois, like most DI schools, find it hard trying to go see recruits and get them on campus with their rigorous schedule of games and practice.
Illinois at Iowa: Goode's Return - Preview, Keys and a Pick
#25 Illinois (16-6, 7-4) at Iowa (14-8, 6-5) Feb. […]
No. 18 Wolverines Dominate Illini 74-57 Despite Missing Leading Scorer
After a slow first half, Illinois cut No. 18 Michigan’s lead to as low as eight points in the fourth quarter but couldn’t withstand a final run to lose its third conference game in its last five tries.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 2, 2023
For the second time in seven days, the offense of the Illinois women’s basketball team struggled to find consistency leading to a conference loss.
‘We recruit toughness’: The Moment Genesis Bryant Made Shauna Green Realize Her Culture at Illinois Was Forming
On Dec. 8, Genesis Bryant tried to practice being able to see out of only one eye and while pulling her from the day’s activities, Illinois coach Shauna Green realized her ‘one way’ culture was forming.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 2, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- If there’s a moment where Shauna Green knew she had the correct culture buy-in in her first season as the Illinois head coach, it occurred seven days into December.
Sturdy's Takeaways - Nebraska Edition
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
February 1, 2023
These 4 Takeaways
Ty Them Down: Rodgers Finishes Win Over Nebraska With Dominating Defense & Rebounding Performance
Illinois freshman wing Ty Rodgers has carved out a role in his freshman season as the “invaluable” complimentary part to Brad Underwood’s rotation.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 31, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Being a complimentary part isn’t something new in the basketball life of Ty Rodgers, but the freshman cites his current mindset toward what was a breakout performance.
Illini Defense Downs Nebraska, Climb Into Sole Possession of 2nd Place
By IlliniGuys Staff
January 31, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Matthew Mayer scored a team-high 16 points and the Illinois defense completely locked down Nebraska down the stretch to put together a convincing 72-56 win Tuesday night at State Farm Center.
It's the seventh win in eight games for the Illini (16-6, 7-4), who become just the second team to win seven games in Big Ten play after Purdue.
Whitney Young's Star PG Destiny Jackson Serious About Illinois
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 30, 2023
Arguably the best sophomore player in the state of Illinois in girls' basketball is Destiny Jackson from Whitney Young High School in Chicago.
Illinois Preview versus Nebraska
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular January 31, 2023 […]
"Not playing like a freshman": Jayden Epps Continuing Point Guard Development During Illini’s Win Streak
Illinois is 3-0 with freshman guard Jayden Epps in the starting lineup. The former four-star prospect had 13 points and held Wisconsin’s perimeter players to being a non-factor on Saturday.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 31, 2023
MADISON, Wis. -- Jayden Epps isn’t being treated by his coaching staff with the brand of a first-year player any longer.
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