The Fighting Illini show some positive signs, but can't recover from their own mistakes and Boilermakers' running game.
10/24/2009
Album ID: 872964
Photos by News services
Illinois State 14, Indiana 27
6 photos
The fighting Illini fall again as their lead evaporates after the team grabs the edge for first time vs. an FBS foe.
10/18/2009
Album ID: 867966
Photos by News services
Mizzou and Illini Fans tailgate
13 photos
for sale
Fans tailgate outside of the Edward Jones Dome before the Missouri vs. Illinois Arch Rivalry game on Saturday August 5, 2009.
9/5/2009
Album ID: 830647
Photos by Sarah Conard
Missouri 37, Illinois 9
47 photos
for sale
The Missouri Tigers defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini 37-9 in the annual Arch Rivalry game at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Mo. Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbert threw three touchdowns and ran for a fourth.
9/5/2009
Album ID: 830657
Photos by Chris Lee
Illinois 60, Michigan 50
14 photos
The second-seeded Illinois slide past Michigan 60-50 and into the Big Ten tournament semifinals.
3/13/2009
Album ID: 711258
Photos by Post-Dispatch Photo Editor
Michigan State 74, Illinois 66
7 photos
The Illini lose on their home court.
3/1/2009
Album ID: 701951
Photos by The Associated Press
Illinois 52, Minnesota 41
8 photos
Mike Davis had 14 points and 11 rebounds for the Illinois Fighting Illini, as they defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers 52-41.
2/26/2009
Album ID: 700380
Photos by Robert K. O'Daniell | Associated Press
Penn State 38, Illinois 33
8 photos
The Illinois Fighting Illini shot 30 percent (15-for-50) from the floor and committed 15 turnovers in the loss to the Penn State Nittany Lions.
2/18/2009
Album ID: 694841
Photos by Darrell Hoemann | Associated Press
Illinois 65, Indiana 52
9 photos
Illinois Fighting Illini withstood a second-half run by the Indiana Hoosiers to win on the road.
2/15/2009
Album ID: 692435
Photos by Wire services
Illinois 60, Northwestern 59
11 photos
The Illinois Fighting Illini beat Northwestern Wildcast on a late basket by Demetri McCamey. His shotwith 2.9 seconds to go gave Illinois its only lead of the game, and a victory on the road.
