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Hoopeston native Thad Matta watches Illini Michael Finke launch a three-point attempt. — Rob McColley/Illinois Public Media

January 29, 2016

Ohio State Downs Illinois In Overtime, 68-63

Trevor Thompson scored 16 points and Ohio State survived a furious comeback by Illinois to win in overtime Thursday night, 68-63.

Illinois' Malcolm Hill posts up against Ohio State's Jai'Sean Tate. — Jay LaPrete/Associated Press

January 04, 2016

Illini Lose To Ohio State 75-73

Marc Loving scored 27 points, including two late free throws, to lead Ohio State to a 75-73 win over visiting Illinois on Sunday.

Illinois guard Khalid Lewis — Rob McColley/Illinois Public Media

December 30, 2015

Illini Men’s Basketball Squad Opens Big Ten Play Against Michigan

8-5 Illinois will play the 10-3 Michigan Wolverines, at 2 PM CST, at the University of Illinois State Farm Arena in Champaign.

Illini men's basketball player Kendrick Nunn shooting for a basket. — Rob McColley/Illinois Public Media

December 10, 2015

Illini Outlasts Yale, 69-65

Kendrick Nunn scored 18 of his career-high 28 points in the second half and Malcolm Hill finished with 20 Wednesday night to help Illinois beat Yale 69-65.

Tracy Abrams (second from right) sat out last year with a torn ACL.

July 28, 2015

Illini Guard Abrams Tears Achilles, Out For 2nd Season

University of Illinois point guard Tracy Abrams will miss a second straight men's basketball season, after tearing an Achilles tendon during a practice session on Monday.

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