blog posts Fighting Illini fall short in hard-fought road battle at #4 USC Feb 24, 2025 8:30 am by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsAthletics Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images The Fighting Illini turned a double-digit deficit into a brief lead in the third quarter, but USC pulled away in the second half to secure the win. Genesis Bryant led the Illini in scoring with 22 points, including five 3-pointers. Share on Facebook Tweet Email