Illinois struggled with Duke's size and composure, allowing a 38-15 Blue Devils firsrt-half run on its way to missing 17 three-point attempts to start the game and were ultimately bombed out 110-67. It was the largest margin of defeat for the Illini this season,

Despite Duke basketball’s dominance, Cooper Flagg and the third-ranked Blue Devils accomplished a first on Saturday night by annihilating Illinois at Madison Square Garden in New York City. After losing its first two neutral-site games to Kentucky and Kansas,

Cooper Flagg finished with 16 points, seven rebounds and five assists while shooting 5/10 from the field and 1/1 from the three-point range. Many people reacted to his performance on social media. Jeff Borzello: "FINAL: No.

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Duke basketball and Illinois meet at Madison Square Garden in New York City this weekend. Here are some things to know and a prediction.

The Illini could not find a way to match the energy of the red-hot Blue Devils in New York City on Saturday night, falling

The No. 3 Duke Blue Devils take on the Illinois Fighting Illini at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.

Illinois (17-10, 9-8 Big Ten) is set to meet No. 3 Duke (23-3, 15-1 ACC) at New York CIty's Madison Square Garden on Saturday (7 p.m. CT, on FOX) for a matchup in which the Illini are going to need quite a bit of luck,

From New York City to Champaign, Illinois?Joe Nunez, a four-star point guard in the 2027 class, is in contact with the Illinois basketball program.He's current

New York City didn't go well for the Illini.Illinois lost to No. 3 Duke, 110-67 -- the largest defeat in program history.Illinois finished just 2/26 from the th

Duke basketball and Illinois meet at Madison Square Garden in New York City this weekend. Here are some things to know and a prediction.

Saturday's Illinois-Duke matchup in New York City was meant to be a priming of the pump, a get-ready non-conference interlude that would allow both teams to get a feel for an NCAA Tournament environment and competition.