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Kipper Nichols connects on a three-point attempt in front of a largely empty United Center, Wednesday December 5 in Chicago. — Rob McColley/for Illinois Public Media

December 06, 2018

Illini Drop United Center Game To Ohio State 77-67

Everything that could go wrong did go wrong in the Illini men's annual basketball game at the United Center in Chicago.

Illini guard Trent Frazier knocks the ball from the hands of Nebraska's Isaac Copeland, Sunday in Lincoln, Nebraska. — Rob McColley/for Illinois Public Media

December 03, 2018

Fouls, Turnovers Hamper Illini In Big Ten Opening Loss At Nebraska

The Illini men's basketball team lost its Big Ten opener 75-60 Sunday in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Kipper Nichols shoots over Iowa's Ryan Kriener, during the Illinois-Iowa game at the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament, Wednesday night in New York City — Rob McColley/For Illinois Public Media

February 28, 2018

Season Likely Over For Illini Men After Loss In Big Ten Tournament

The Illini men played catch-up all night, but never caught the Iowa Hawkeyes, who won the opening game of the Big Ten Tournament 96-87, Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Illini Kipper Nichols (2) converts a left-handed hook shot despite the defensive pressure of Michigan State's Kenny Goins — Rob McColley/Illinois Public Media

January 23, 2018

Spartans Set Shooting Record, Down Illini 87-74

Michigan State converted 68% of its field goal attempts and out-rebounded the Illini men 37-15 en route to an 87-74 win last night in Champaign.

Illini Te'Jon Lucas (3) dumps a no-look assist to Maverick Morgan (22) in Wednesday's 85-69 win over Michigan, in Champaign. — Rob McColley / for Illinois Public Media

January 12, 2017

Youth Movement Propels Illini Men Past Michigan

Newcomers Kipper Nichols and Te'Jon Lucas led the way as the Illini men plowed past MIchigan 85-69 last night in Champaign. Illinois evened its Big Ten record at 2-2, while improving to 12-5 overall. Michigan drops to 11-6, 1-3 in the conference.