An epic comeback literally slipped away from the Illini men's basketball team last night, when a driving Ayo Dosunmu lost his footing and crumpled to the floor as time expired in a 70-69 loss to Michigan State.

The Fighting Illini men's basketball team beat Purdue 79-62 Tuesday night in West Lafayette, Indiana.

The Illini men beat No. 5 Michigan 71-62 last night in Champaign. Reigning Big Ten Freshman of the Week Kofi Cockburn notched another double-double, with 19 points and 10 rebounds.

The Fighting Illini men's basketball team improved to 4-1 on the season with an 85-57 win over The Citadel Wednesday night in Champaign.

The Fighting Illini men's basketball team overcame a sluggish first half to cruise past the Rainbow Warriors of Hawaii 66-53 Monday night in Champaign.