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. […]
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Mac Resetich
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
February 4, 2023
Just like last year with the late addition of Mathew Bailey
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Malik Elzy
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
February 3, 2023
Malik Elzy became the highest rated Illinois signee in several years when he announced his signing at the Under Armour All American Bowl.
The Farrell Files - Defensive Backs
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
February 3, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a Signing Day surprise and finish my 2023 positional breakdown with the defensive backs.
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.
Illinois Adds Another Strong PWO to Their Football Roster
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
February 2, 2023
Henry Engel, a 6-foot-3, 260-pound lineman
‘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.
Illini Football Taking Chance Adding 2023 Multi-Sport Athlete Mac Resetich During February Signing Period
Mac Resetich, a converted baseball prospect, has been signed by Bret Bielema’s Illini program as the 23rd member of the Illini's 2023 signing class
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
February 1, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois wasn’t going to let the first day of the February signing period without announcing the addition of an unknown project player to its 2023 recruiting class.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Denzel Daxon
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
February 1, 2023
The Illini made a "big" addition via the transfer portal when Ohio University's 6'2, 318-pound Denzel Daxon left the Bobcats to come to Champaign for the remainder of his college football career.
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