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Kofi Cockburn leads No. 12 Illinois past slumping No. 19 Spartans

Cockburn scored 27 points and Jacob Grandison had a season-high 24 as the Illini held off the Spartans 79-74.

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Illinois stymies Michigan State's comeback, strains Big Ten title hopes

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The Big Ten title chase is leaving Michigan State behind, though not without a fight.

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Kofi Cockburn, Illinois’ supersized BMOC, is a still-growing force that can’t be contained

Big body, big game, big heart, big smile … big future? The junior center just might have it all.

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Who’s kicking whose you-know-what? Illini eager to scrap with Spartans on Saturday

After being "punked" in its last outing, Illinois should be fighting mad, coach Brad Underwood says.

Chicago Sun-Times

Slow start dooms Illini in loss at Rutgers

Cockburn totals 20 points, 10 rebounds in loss

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No. 13 Illinois survives scare against Northwestern

Kofi Cockburn scored 19 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to help the No. 13 Illini stave off a late comeback and beat the Wildcats 73-66 on Sunday.

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This You Gotta See: Olympic hockey golds, NBA All-Star fun and a huge week for the Illini

One has to wonder whether first-place Illinois, which still leads the Big Ten by a half-game at 11-3, is serious about grabbing its first regular-season league title since 2005.

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No. 13 Illini fall at No. 3 Purdue

Kofi Cockburn scored 18 and Andre Curbelo 15 in the loss

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Illinois vs Purdue Prediction, College Basketball Game Preview

Illinois vs Purdue prediction, college basketball game preview, how to watch, lines, and why each team might - or might not - win on Tuesday.

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Illini move up to No. 13 in new AP Top 25 poll. Where are they on my ballot?

And if the Illini win at No. 3 Purdue on Tuesday, will they be ranked above or below the Boilermakers next week?

Chicago Sun-Times

This You Gotta See: Bulls-Suns, a Blackhawks restart and a huge Illinois-Purdue rematch

The Illini are on the road again — and loving it.

Chicago Sun-Times

Trent Frazier, No. 18 Illinois surge past Indiana in second half

The senior guard made all three of his shots inside the arc, went 2-for-3 from three-point range and hit both free throws to finish with 23 points in the Illini’s 74-57 victory.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Big 10: Illinois’ crucial stretch, Loyola’s high-wire act, Coach K’s final visit to UNC

Starting Saturday at Indiana, the Illini’s next four road opponents have a combined home record of 43-5.

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No. 18 Illini knock off No. 11 Badgers to claim first place in Big Ten

Kofi Cockburn erupted for 37 points and 12 rebounds

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Paul Sullivan: Kofi Cockburn returns from concussion protocols to lead No. 24 Illinois to 59-56 win against Northwestern

EVANSTON, Ill. — Illinois center Kofi Cockburn returned to the lineup against Northwestern on Saturday at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston after missing two games in concussion protocols, leading the Illini to a pulsating 59-56 win against the Wildcats.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois 59, Northwestern 56: Kofi Cockburn carries Illini, deepens Wildcats’ misery

The Illini have won seven straight in the series and have a comically lopsided all-time record of 141-42.

Chicago Sun-Times

Better than Ayo? That’s what Illinois’ coach says in defense of snubbed Trent Frazier

"A joke," Brad Underwood calls the 15-man Naismith defensive player of the year watch list, which doesn’t include the Illini’s senior leader.

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Illini alone in first in Big Ten after beating Michigan State

Illinois played without Cockburn and Curbelo.

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Without Cockburn, No. 17 Illinois falls at Maryland

The Terrapins beat the Illini 81-65 with Cockburn sidelined because of a concussion. With the star big man unavailable, the Terps enjoyed a 40-16 scoring advantage in the paint.

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Purdue 96, Illinois 88 (2OT): Andre Curbelo makes long-awaited return in instant classic

Is it Feb. 10 yet? That’s when the Illini and Boilermakers meet again.

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