Admit it: Sometimes you love to hate. And there's more than enough animosity to go around in Illini Nation for these five dreaded figures.

The Illinois win, full of tension and late drama, offered the perfect NCAA Tournament trial run for youthful Iowa women’s basketball squad.

Morez Johnson Jr. led the Wolverines with 19 points and 11 rebounds in his first game back in Champaign following a transfer after one season with Illinois. Aday Mara also added 1

The Illini have been hit hard by the transfer portal over the past few seasons, yet they continue to maintain their success