Illinois Picks Up Victory, College Roundup

Illini Top Minnesota

(Minneapolis, MN) -- Nnanna Egwu had 14 points and 11 rebounds to help the Illini top Minnesota 62-49.  Kendrick Nunn chipped in with 19 points for Illinois, which improved to 15-12 and 4-10 in the Big Ten. The Illini face Nebraska next Wednesday.

Wildcats Fall To Ohio State

(Columbus, OH) -- Drew Crawford scored 22 points for the Wildcats in a 76-60 setback to Ohio State. Tre Demps added 14 points as a reserve for Northwestern, which dropped to 12-15 and 5-9 in the Big Ten. The Wildcats play Indiana Saturday.

Wednesday, February 19 Scoreboard

NCAA Top-25 Men's Basketball  ("USA Today" Rankings)

Boston College Eagles 62, #1 Syracuse Orange 59 (OT)

#2 Florida Gators 71, Auburn Tigers 66

#3 Wichita State Shockers 88, Loyola (IL) Ramblers 74

#4 Arizona Wildcats 67, Utah Utes 63 (OT)

#9 Cincinnati Bearcats 77, UCF Knights 49

#10 Saints Louis Billikens 89, George Mason Patriots 85 (OT)

#12 Creighton Bluejays 85, Marquette Golden Eagles 70

#23 Ohio State Buckeyes 76, Northwestern Wildcats 60

#25 UCLA Bruins 86, California Golden Bears 66

Thursday, February 20 Schedule (All Times Central)

NCAA Top-25 Men's Basketball  ("USA Today" Rankings)

8:00 p.m. - #6 Duke Blue Devils at North Carolina Tar Heels

6:00 p.m. - #14 Michigan State Spartans at Purdue Boilermakers

8:00 p.m. - #21 Connecticut Huskies at Temple Owls

10:00 p.m. - #22 Gonzaga Bulldogs at BYU Cougars

6:00 p.m. - #24 Memphis Tigers at Rutgers Scarlet Knights