Basketball

Mar. 2, 2026

Northwestern Women's Basketball Faces Purdue in Season Finale

Joe McKeown's 40-year coaching career comes to an end as Northwestern hosts Purdue in the final game of the 2025-26 season.

Mar. 2, 2026

Purdue Women's Basketball Clinches Big Ten Tournament Berth

Boilermakers defeat Northwestern in must-win regular season finale

Feb. 28, 2026

Illinois Basketball Fans' Top Five Supervillains

Admit it: Sometimes you love to hate. And there's more than enough animosity to go around in Illini Nation for these five dreaded figures.

Feb. 28, 2026

Oregon, Northwestern Each Peaking Down the Stretch

Saturday's matchup could determine who avoids the Big Ten tournament's opening round

Feb. 26, 2026

Illinois Forward Predicts Hostile Illini Fans for Morez Johnson's Return

Jake Davis says former teammate will 'hear it' from Illinois crowd in Friday's matchup with Michigan

Feb. 23, 2026

Northwestern tops Maryland 78-74 behind Martinelli's 29 points

Wildcats end five-game losing skid with victory over Terrapins

Feb. 21, 2026

Illinois Women's Basketball Aims to Extend Winning Streak Against Northwestern

The Illini look to build momentum heading into the postseason with a rivalry matchup against the struggling Wildcats.

Feb. 20, 2026

Shooting Woes Highlight Maryland-Northwestern Matchup

Two Big Ten teams with the worst field goal and 3-point percentages in the conference face off on Wednesday.

Feb. 19, 2026

Maryland Men's Basketball Faces Northwestern in Big Ten Matchup

Terps look to bounce back from tough loss to Rutgers as they take on struggling Wildcats

Feb. 18, 2026

No. 18 Michigan State faces Northwestern after Blair's 21-point game

Kennedy Blair led the Spartans with 21 points in their previous outing.

Feb. 17, 2026

Northwestern's Grace Sullivan Shines Ahead of WNBA Draft

The Antioch native has emerged as a top scorer for the Wildcats this season.

Feb. 17, 2026

Hornets Linked to Defensive Prospect Who Could Affect Tidjane Salaün's Future

The Hornets may target Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg, who could impact the roster status of Tidjane Salaün.

Feb. 16, 2026

Northwestern Senior Superstar Nick Martinelli Earns Massive New Honor

Martinelli named to Midseason Watch List for 2026 State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships

Feb. 14, 2026

Michigan women's basketball team defeats Northwestern

Olivia Olson leads Wolverines to 80-58 victory after slow start

Feb. 14, 2026

UCLA Bruins Visit No. 2 Michigan Wolverines in Big Ten Showdown

The top-ranked Wolverines host the Bruins in a key NCAA Men's Basketball matchup.

Feb. 12, 2026

Northwestern Gives No. 2 Michigan a Scare Before Falling Short

Wildcats' 16-point lead evaporates as Wolverines rally for 87-75 victory at Welsh-Ryan Arena

Feb. 12, 2026

Michigan Wolverines rally for 87-75 win over Northwestern

Wolverines overcome 16-point deficit in comeback victory

Feb. 12, 2026

No. 2 Michigan rallies past Northwestern 87-75 for its ninth straight win

Wolverines erase 16-point deficit in second half to defeat Wildcats

Feb. 12, 2026

No. 2 Michigan rallies from 16-point deficit to defeat Northwestern

Wolverines overcome largest halftime deficit of the season to win 87-75

Feb. 8, 2026

Iowa Hawkeyes Aim for Sixth Straight Win Against Northwestern

The Hawkeyes look to continue their strong start to the season against the struggling Wildcats.