"Northwestern lost to Michigan State 104-68 in its last game. Grace Sullivan led the way with 23 points and two blocks, followed by Casey Harter with 14 points and six rebounds. Illinois won against Rutgers 76-56 in their last game. Berry Wallace (21 PTS, 9 REB, 50 FG%) ended the game as Illinois's top scorer. Northwestern vs. Illinois NCAA Prediction Prediction: Illinois 78, Northwestern 64"
"It is putting up 65.8 points per game to rank 183rd in college basketball and is allowing 75.5 per contest to rank 345th in college basketball. Sullivan's team-leading 22.0 points per game ranks ninth in the country. Illinois is outscoring opponents by 13.0 points per game, with a +338 scoring differential overall. It puts up 77.9 points per game (26th in college basketball) and allows 64.9 per contest (190th in college basketball)."
Northwestern (8-18) faces Illinois (18-8) on February 22, 2026 at Welsh-Ryan Arena while trying to end a three-game home losing streak. Northwestern lost 104-68 to Michigan State with Grace Sullivan scoring 23 and Casey Harter adding 14 points and six rebounds. Illinois beat Rutgers 76-56 with Berry Wallace contributing 21 points and nine rebounds. Northwestern averages 65.8 points and allows 75.5, producing a -251 scoring differential. Illinois averages 77.9 points, allows 64.9, and holds a +338 differential. The projected final score is Illinois 78, Northwestern 64.
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