University of Illinois Basketball: A Comprehensive Schedule Overview

This article provides a detailed overview of the University of Illinois basketball schedule, encompassing past games, tournament appearances, and key matchups. It aims to offer a comprehensive resource for fans and followers of the Fighting Illini.

Early Season Tournaments and Showcases

The season commenced with the Illini Showcase in Champaign, IL, on October 25th. Following this, the team participated in the Second City Showdown in Chicago, IL, on November 15-16, facing teams such as WASA and UWW. The results included a mix of wins and losses, providing early-season challenges and opportunities for growth.

Saturday, Nov. 15 - vs WASA, L 57-61
Saturday, Nov. 15 - vs UWW, L 61-69
Saturday, Nov. 15 - vs LWSRA D1, W 76-32
Sunday, Nov. 16 - vs UWW W 60-51
Sunday, Nov. 16 - vs WASA, L 60-79

The UW-Whitewater College Tournament on November 21-22 saw the Illini achieve a dominant performance, securing victories against Michigan, UWW, UTA, and Missouri.

Friday, Nov. 21 - vs Michigan, W 90-17
Friday, Nov. 21 - vs UWW, W 66-38
Saturday, Nov. 22 - vs UTA, W 57-46
Saturday, Nov. 22 - vs Missouri, W 59-38

December Challenges and Triumphs

December began with the Alabama College Tournament in Tuscaloosa, AL, on December 5-6. This tournament presented tougher competition, with losses against Auburn and Alabama, but also a victory against Alabama.

Friday, Dec. 5 - vs Auburn, L 38-51
Friday, Dec. 5 - vs Alabama, L 52-55
Saturday, Dec. 6 - vs UTA, L 50-71
Saturday, Dec. 6 - vs Alabama, W 56-53

Mid-Season Tournaments

The Big Cheese Tournament in Brookfield, WI, on January 17-18, resulted in victories against Minnesota D2, UWW, and LWSRA D1, alongside a loss to WASA D1.

Saturday, Jan. 17 - vs Minnesota D2, W 73-20
Saturday, Jan. 17 - vs WASA D1, L 53-55
Sunday, Jan 18 - vs UWW W 78-36
Sunday, Jan 18 - vs LWSRA D1 W 74-48

Home Court Advantage and February Face-Offs

The Illinois College Tournament in Champaign, IL, on February 13-14, saw the Illini secure wins against Michigan, CUNY, and UWW, but suffer a loss against Auburn.

Friday, Feb. 13 - vs Michigan, W 93-16
Friday, Feb. 13 - vs Auburn, L 69-80
Saturday, Feb. 14 - vs CUNY, W 65-30
Saturday, Feb. 14 - vs UWW, W 59-38

Concluding the Tournament Season

The Edinboro College Tournament in Edinboro, PA, on February 27-28, included matchups against Missouri and Edinboro.

Friday, Feb. 27 (at 8am ET) - vs Missouri
Friday, Feb. 27 (at 10am ET) - vs Edinboro
Saturday, Feb. 28 (at 11am ET) - vs Missouri

Regular Season Games and Key Statistics

The Illinois Fighting Illini finished with a 22-6 record and 4th in the Big Ten. Key regular season games included matchups against Jackson State, Florida Gulf Coast, Texas Tech, Alabama, UConn, Tennessee, Nebraska, and Missouri.

Past Games Results:

11/3 vs Jackson State 0-1 W 113-55
11/7 vs Florida Gulf Coast 1-1 W 113-70
11/11 vs 1111 Texas Tech 2-1 W 81-77
11/14 vs Colgate 1-3 W 84-65
11/19 vs 1111 Alabama 3-1 L 90-86
11/22 vs LIU 3-3 W 98-58
11/24 vs UT Rio Grande Valley 2-4 W 87-73
11/28 vs 55 UConn 6-1 L 74-61
12/6 vs 1313 Tennessee 7-3 W 75-62
12/13 vs 2323 Nebraska 11-0 L 83-80
12/22 vs Missouri 10-3 W 91-48
12/29 vs Southern University 4-9 W 90-55
1/8 vs Rutgers 8-8 W 81-55
1/17 vs Minnesota 10-8 W 77-67
1/21 vs Maryland 8-11 W 89-70
1/29 vs Washington 11-10 W 75-66
2/4 vs Northwestern 10-13 W 84-44
2/10 vs Wisconsin 17-7 L 92-90
2/15 vs Indiana 17-9 W 71-51

High Points:

B. Humrichous: 21 (11/3 vs Jackson State)
K. Boswell: 31 (11/7 vs Florida Gulf Coast)
A. Stojakovic: 23 (11/11 vs Texas Tech), 26 (11/19 vs 1111 Alabama), 20 (11/22 vs LIU), 24 (11/24 vs UT Rio Grande Valley), 17 (2/4 vs Northwestern)
D. Mirkovic: 27 (11/14 vs Colgate), 25 (2/15 vs Indiana)
T. Ivisic: 16 (12/6 vs 1313 Tennessee)
K. Wagler: 22 (12/22 vs Missouri), 34 (2/10 vs Wisconsin)
J. Davis: 15 (12/29 vs Southern University)
Z. Ivisic: 18 (1/17 vs Minnesota)

High Rebounds:

D. Mirkovic: 14 (11/3 vs Jackson State), 11 (11/7 vs Florida Gulf Coast), 21 (11/14 vs Colgate), 10 (11/19 vs 1111 Alabama), 8 (11/22 vs LIU), 8 (11/24 vs UT Rio Grande Valley), 9 (1/21 vs Maryland)
T. Ivisic: 10 (11/28 vs 55 UConn), 7 (12/29 vs Southern University), 11 (2/10 vs Wisconsin), 12 (2/4 vs Northwestern)
K. Wagler: 8 (12/6 vs 1313 Tennessee), 10 (12/13 vs 2323 Nebraska), 8 (2/15 vs Indiana)
Z. Ivisic: 11 (12/22 vs Missouri), 9 (1/17 vs Minnesota)
B. Humrichous: 8 (2/15 vs Indiana)

High Assists:

K. Boswell: 5 (11/3 vs Jackson State), 3 (11/7 vs Florida Gulf Coast), 3 (11/11 vs Texas Tech), 4 (11/14 vs Colgate), 7 (11/19 vs 1111 Alabama), 3 (11/22 vs LIU), 1 (12/29 vs Southern University), 6 (1/8 vs Rutgers)
K. Wagler: 2 (12/6 vs 1313 Tennessee), 5 (12/22 vs Missouri), 1 (1/8 vs Rutgers), 5 (1/17 vs Minnesota), 4 (1/21 vs Maryland), 2 (1/29 vs Washington), 7 (2/10 vs Wisconsin), 1 (2/15 vs Indiana)
D. Mirkovic: 5 (11/24 vs UT Rio Grande Valley), 3 (12/29 vs Southern University), 6 (2/4 vs Northwestern)