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LOS ANGELES (WCIA) – In a commanding display on the west coast, the Illinois men’s basketball team effortlessly secured a victory against USC on Wednesday.
The Illini triumphed with a decisive 101-65 win. From the outset, Illinois dominated, launching the game with an impressive 15-3 run and maintaining a firm grip on the lead throughout. Their success was fueled by a well-rounded scoring effort that showcased the team’s formidable offensive capabilities.
Remarkably, seven players from Illinois scored in double figures. Andrej Stojakovic led the charge with 22 points, marking a triumphant return from an ankle injury. Notably, this game took place in his home state of California, after he had missed the Illini’s last two matchups.
Although the Illini’s freshmen had a more subdued evening compared to their usual performance, David Mirkovic saw limited action in the first half due to early foul trouble, while Wagler enjoyed some rest as the Illini maintained a comfortable lead.
This game set a season-high for the Illini with the most points scored in a Big Ten matchup, surpassing their previous best of 90 points during an overtime loss to Wisconsin.
The rebounding battle belonged to U of I as well, 41-30.
Illinois improves to 22-5 overall and 13-3 in Big Ten play with the win. Brad Underwood’s team is alone in second place in the Big Ten standings with four regular season games remaining.
The Illini stay in California to visit UCLA on Saturday, Feb. 21