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Dec 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) defends the basket during the first half against the Southern University Jaguars at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Three Numbers That Defined Illinois Basketball's Triumph Over Penn State

Jackson Langendorf

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Jan 4, 2026

Penn State men's basketball takes on Illinois men's basketball inside The Palestra in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Jan. 3, 2026.

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Basketball's Win Over Penn State at The Palestra

Pranav Hegde

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Jan 4, 2026

Illinois forward David Mirkovic (0) looks for a teammate Saturday in the Illini's 73-65 win over Penn State at The Palestra in Philadelphia.

David Mirkovic Revives 'Booty Ball' to Push Illinois Past Penn State

Jackson Langendorf

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Jan 4, 2026

Illinois center Zvonimir Ivisic (44) blocks a shot at the rim from Penn State guard Eli Rice (11) during the Illini's 73-65 win over the Nittany Lions on Saturday at The Palestra in Philadelphia.

Three Instant Observations From Illinois' 73-65 Win Over Penn State

Jason Langendorf

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Jan 3, 2026

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A general view before the 2023 game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Purdue Boilermakers at The Palestra.

How to Watch Penn State Basketball 'Host' No. 20 Illinois at the Palestra

Amanda Vogt

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Jan 3, 2026

Dec 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) and teammate Kylan Boswell (4) react in the closing minutes of the second half against the Southern University Jaguars at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

How to Watch No. 20 Illinois vs. Penn State: TV, Tip-Off Time, More

Jason Langendorf

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Jan 2, 2026

Dec 29, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions guard Dominick Stewart (7) is congratulated by teammates after being fouled during the second half against the North Carolina Central Eagles at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

First Look at Illinois Basketball's Game 14 Opponent: Penn State Nittany Lions

Pranav Hegde

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Dec 31, 2025

Dec 29, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions guard Kayden Mingo (4) dribbles the ball to the basket as North Carolina Central Eagles guard Khalil Arnold (3) is blocked by Penn State Nittany Lions forward Josh Reed (10) during the second half at Bryce Jordan Center.

Penn State's Kayden Mingo Continues Impressive Freshman Campaign

Randall Sweet

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Dec 30, 2025

Penn State Nittany Lions guard Kayden Mingo (4) dribbles the ball around Pittsburgh Panthers guard Damarco Minor (7) during the first half at Giant Center.

For Penn State Basketball, a 'Discouraging and Embarrassing' Loss to Pitt

Mark Wogenrich

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Dec 21, 2025

Penn State Nittany Lions guard Kayden Mingo dribbles during the first half against the Fairfield Stags at Bryce Jordan Center.

How to Watch Penn State Renew its Basketball Rivalry With Pitt

Amanda Vogt

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Dec 20, 2025

Penn State Nittany Lions guard Kayden Mingo (4) dribbles the ball toward the basket as Michigan State Spartans guard Divine Ugochukwu (99) defends during the first half at Bryce Jordan Center.

How Kayden Mingo Earned the Keys to Penn State Basketball

Amanda Vogt

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Dec 19, 2025

Dec 9, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) handles the ball as Ohio State Buckeyes guard John Mobley Jr. (0) defends during the first halfat Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Big Ten Freshman of the Year Rankings: Is Illinois' Keaton Wagler the Early Favorite?

Jackson Langendorf

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Dec 17, 2025

Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Mike Rhoades reacts from the bench during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans at Bryce Jordan Center.

Penn State's Mike Rhoades Earns Strong Recommendation From Tom Izzo

Mark Wogenrich

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Dec 14, 2025

Penn State Nittany Lions guard Kayden Mingo goes up for a shot against the Indiana Hoosiers at Assembly Hall.

After Humbling Loss to Indiana, Penn State Basketball Faces Early Crossroads

Amanda Vogt

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Dec 12, 2025

The Colts have signed quarterback Philip Rivers following Daniel Jones’s Achilles injury.

The Colts Signing Philip Rivers Sends a Strong Message to the Locker Room

Albert Breer

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Dec 9, 2025

Nebraska's Amiah Hargrove is averaging 10.8 points, 6.8 rebound, and 1.0 assists in Huskers 9-0 start.

Amiah Hargrove Drops 26 as Nebraska Blasts Penn State 101–83 in Big Ten Opener

Trevor Tarr

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Dec 6, 2025

Nebraska forward Jessica Petrie prepares to fire a step-back jumper over Creighton guard Kennedy Townsend.

How to Watch Nebraska Women's Basketball at Penn State with Preview, Breakdown, Streaming

Geoff Exstrom

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Dec 5, 2025

Andi Jackson smiles at Bergen Reilly after scoring a point against Illinois. Jackson and Reilly's connected helped them power Nebraska's elite offense.

Lincoln Arneal's Big Ten Conference Honors

Lincoln Arneal

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Dec 1, 2025

The #1 Nebraska volleyball team pitched a shutout during the team's Black Out match against Penn State.

Nebraska's 'Best Volleyball of the Year' Emerging in Time for Postseason

Spencer Schubert

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Nov 29, 2025

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