Notre Dame beat the Fighting Illini men's basketball team 76-74 last night in South Bend. For the second time in as many weeks, Trent Frazier had a chance to hit the game-winning shot. This time the ball went halfway through the basket before rolling off the rim.

Head football coach Lovie Smith gets a two-year contract extension despite a 9-27 record in three seasons.

The Illini men finished the Maui Invitational in last place after losing 83-74 to Xavier Wednesday in Lahaina, Hawaii.

The Illini men dropped another game at the Maui Invitational Tuesday night, this time to Iowa State. The final was 84-68.

Sophomore Trent Frazier scored 27 of his 29 points in the second half to lead Illinois.