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After too many close losses in 2022, Illini have spent the offseason in finishing school

Being better at that — finishing — has been in Illinois coach Bret Bielema’s mind all offseason. If he has had one thing driving himself and one prevailing message to his staff and players, that’s it.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sam Bennett’s warm welcome home, Gordon Sargent dominates and Rose Zhang returns to action among highlights from past week of college golf

Here's what you missed from the past week in college golf.

USA Today Sports Media Group

A Valparaiso hoops ‘explosion’ is goal of new coach Roger Powell Jr., former Illini standout

“I think this is a time to prove that faith works, hard work works, loving people works,” Powell said. “That’s what I believe.”

Chicago Sun-Times

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Devon Witherspoon ready to reignite chemistry with Lions Kerby Joseph

Devon Witherspoon excited to potentially reunite with Detroit Lions S Kerby Joseph and reignite the chemistry from their Illinois days.

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Unpacking Future Packers: No. 28, Illinois RB Chase Brown

Up next in the Unpacking Future Packers draft preview series is Illinois running back Chase Brown.

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Paul Sullivan: Illinois suffers another early NCAA Tournament exit, losing to Arkansas 73-63. ‘We had opportunities.’

DES MOINES, Iowa — Illinois came into the NCAA Tournament with nothing to lose, so Thursday’s first-round exit at the hands of Arkansas wasn’t as difficult to digest as their most recent tournament losses.

Chicago Tribune

Illinois — its flaws on full display — bounced quickly from NCAAs by Arkansas 73-63

There won’t be much of anything worth remembering about the Illini’s loss to the Razorbacks, and, truth be told, there might be only one thing: The Illini didn’t show up until it was too late.

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It’s now or never for Illinois, which opens NCAAs against similarly flawed Arkansas

Fortunately for the ninth-seeded Illini, Thursday’s matchup won’t be a jumping contest. At least they’d sure as heck better hope not.

Chicago Sun-Times

Shauna Green showing Illini women the way

Illinois exceeded expectations in the coach’s debut season, making its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2003.

Chicago Sun-Times

Northwestern or Illinois? Which team has a better chance to do damage in the NCAAs

They open the Big Dance against Boise State and Arkansas, respectively, on Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Big, bad Purdue to take on pesky Penn State for Big Ten championship on Sunday at UC

March isn’t for complainers. It’s for winners. And the 10th-seeded Nittany Lions have earned the heck out of their shot at the title.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois bows out of Big Ten tournament with 79-76 loss to Penn State

CHICAGO — One by one the higher-seeded teams kept falling in the Big Ten tournament, leading into Thursday night’s Illinois-Penn State game at the United Center.

Chicago Tribune

Illinois falls to 0-3 — 0-3! — vs. Penn State with 79-76 loss in Big Ten tournament

The Illini will head to the NCAA Tournament without having established any sort of rhythm or an offensive identity, at least not a positive one.

Chicago Sun-Times

Paul Sullivan: The only sure thing in this week’s Big Ten tournament at the United Center is unpredictability

CHICAGO — It was only a year ago that Boo Buie and Northwestern watched Iowa set a slew of Big Ten tournament scoring records in a 112-76 second-round rout in Indianapolis.

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No. 5 Purdue staves off Illinois’ second-half rally

The Boilermakers led by 24 early in the second half before the Illini rallied and eventually tied the game at 67 with 1:17 to go. Edey’s layup gave Purdue a 69-67 edge with 56 seconds left, and Illinois turned over the ball with 31 seconds left.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois holds off Michigan in double overtime

Matthew Mayer opened the second overtime with a three-pointer and a layup and the Illini never trailed again.

Chicago Sun-Times

NFL Combine notes: Illini CB Witherspoon the ‘complete package’

Devon Witherspoon knows which NFL wide receiver he wants to line up against. “All of them,” he said Thursday.

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Bracket Watch: UNC Is on the Bubble

The Tar Heels will look to keep their tournament dreams alive in a must-win matchup against Virginia.

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Shannon’s surge rallies Illinois past No. 21 Northwestern

Terrence Shannon Jr. shook off a slow start in his return from a concussion, scoring 24 of his 26 points in the second half as Illinois rallied from an 18-point halftime deficit to win 66-62.

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Northwestern at Illinois Prediction, College Basketball Game Preview

Northwestern at Illinois preview, prediction, and breakdown for the college basketball game on Wednesday, February 23

Chicago Sun-Times

Entrenched in mediocrity, Illinois falls at No. 14 Indiana

Mayer leads Illini with 24 points; Shannon (concussion protocol) misses game

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Illinois at Indiana Prediction, College Basketball Game Preview

Illinois at Indiana preview, prediction, and breakdown for the college basketball game on Saturday, February 18

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois rallies for impressive 69-60 victory against No. 24 Rutgers

19-0 run in second half lifts Illini

Chicago Sun-Times

Bet on it: Downstate couple misses out on a million bucks

The Packers’ flop in the season finale against the Lions cost a Springfield couple $600,000 in a seasonlong contest.

Chicago Sun-Times

Iowa edges Illinois behind Perkins’ career-high 32 points

Matthew Mayer hit four three-pointers and scored 21 points for Illinois, which had a three-game win streak snapped after coming in having won seven of its last eight.

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