blog posts Illini rally for win over Northwestern Feb 24, 2023 8:30 am by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsVictory, Illinois, Varsity! Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Illinois overcame a 16-point deficit in the final 11 minutes to defeat Northwestern, 66-62, on Thursday night. The Illini trailed by as many as 18 in the contest, but outscored the Wildcats 47-25 in the second half. Share on Facebook Tweet Email