Illinois basketball is rolling with a five-game win streak, but Evanston has a way of flipping the script. No matter how strong the Illini look on paper, Welsh-Ryan Arena has tripped them up three years running—twice in overtime. Northwestern may be struggling in the Big Ten, but with Nick Martinelli leading the nation in scoring, nothing is guaranteed. This matchup isn’t about stats or style points; it’s about grit and finding a way to escape Evanston with a win. Anyone else feel like this rivalry always brings out the unexpected? Let’s hear your wildest Illinois-Northwestern memories! #Sports #Illini #Northwestern