Illinois honored seniors Kylan Boswell, Ben Humrichous, and AJ Redd in their final home game, but it was junior Andrej Stojakovic who stole the show with 21 points and 12 rebounds. Freshmen Keaton Wagler and David Mirkovic also contributed significantly, helping the Illini overcome an early 9-3 deficit with a 38-12 run in the first half.
The dominant victory improves Illinois' position in the Big Ten standings and gives them momentum heading into next week's Big Ten Tournament, where they are seeking a triple-bye with a top-four finish.