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The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

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The Illini mens basketball team poses with Braggin Rights trophy after beating Missouri 62-59 in last seasons edition of the rivalry game.

Even in down years, Braggin’ Rights remain sacred

By Alex Roux • December 23, 2015
Rice turns frustration to elation for Illini fans

Rice turns frustration to elation for Illini fans

December 21, 2014
Illinois Rayvonte Rice (24) takes the game-winning shot during the game against Missouri at Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri on Dec.20, 2014. The Illini won 62-59.

Rice’s buzzer-beater lifts Illinois over Missouri

By Sean Neumann • December 20, 2014
Missouris Keith Shamburger (14) attempts to rile the crowd during the game against Missouri at Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri on Dec.20, 2014. The Illini won 62-59.

Illini, Mizzou feed off Braggin’ Rights crowd

December 20, 2014
Missouris Johnathan Williams III reaches for a loose ball against Illinois Kendrick Nunn and Jon Ekey in the second half of the 2013 Braggin Rights game at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. Illinois won last years eidtion, 65-64. The teams will meet again Saturday.

Braggin’ Rights game will be special, as always

December 20, 2014
The Illini mens basketball team is introduced before the game against Oregon at United Center in Chicago on Saturday. The Illini have plenty of issues to address if they want to compete in Big Ten play, but the remaining nonconference matchups dont offer much chance for a resume-building win. 

Illini basketball fans might as well be patient — for now

December 17, 2014
With renovations to State Farm Center still ongoing, the Illinois men’s basketball team will host the first-ever #ILLINIALLIN event. The event will take place at the Ubben Basketball Practice Facility on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 1-3:30 p.m. and will consist of an exclusive scrimmage only open to a select few Illini fans.

10 days that defined the Illinois men’s basketball season

May 14, 2014

Illini start strong but falter at end of break games

January 16, 2014
Illinois Tracy Abrams gets a hug from head coach John Groce after a 65-64 win against Missouri in the Braggin Rights game at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013.

Abrams’ clutch performance propels Illinois over Missouri

December 22, 2013
Illinois celebrates a 65-64 win against Missouri in the Braggin Rights game at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013.

Abrams’ free throws clinch Braggin’ Rights

December 22, 2013
Illinois Joseph Bertrand celebrates a 65-64 win against Missouri in the Braggin Rights game at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013.

Illinois honors former players with Braggin’ Rights win

By Johnathan Hettinger • December 22, 2013

1993 Braggin’ Rights game was a classic

By Dave Matter and Stu Durando • December 21, 2013
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