Since the 2017 season, Illinois and Northwestern have met 6 times, with Illinois holding a 4–2 edge in the series.
Most recently Illinois won 10–3 on May 10, 2026.
Right now Illinois is 28–27 and Northwestern is 21–30–1, with both waiting 157 days since a win.
| Date | Site | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, May 10 2026 | Illinois home | Illinois | 10–3 |
| Sat, May 9 2026 | Illinois home | Illinois | 4–3 |
| Fri, May 8 2026 | Illinois home | Illinois | 12–0 |
| Sat, Mar 22 2025 | Northwestern home | Northwestern | 14–4 |
| Fri, Mar 21 2025 | Northwestern home | Illinois | 11–6 |
| Fri, Mar 21 2025 | Northwestern home | Northwestern | 5–4 |
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