Maryland vs Illinois

Illinois uses 25-6 run over last 8 minutes of first half to put away the Terrapins

Illinois used 16 first half points from key Andrej Stojakovic to build a solid 47-30 halftime lead

Illinois has now won 8 games in a row. They next play at Purdue on Saturday

Maryland struggled to execute offense in the half court, ofter forced into late shot clock situations

Illinois took 40 three point shots hitting 15

Illinois outscored Maryland 20-8 at the FT line

Illinois outscored Maryland 20-13 on 2nd chance points

Illinois was led by Andrej Stojakovic with 30 points and 9 rebounds.

Maryland was led by Andre Mills with 16 points

Illinois’ David Mirkovic added 15 points and 9 rebounds

Illinois held serve in its first game with out senior guard Kylan Boswell, who is out with a fractured hand.

Illinois is a current three seed for us. Can they win enough games to stay their while their point guard is out

Maryland still without starting center Pharrel Payne. They are in rebuilding mode

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood “A game where we did not know what to expect when you are minus a vital piece like Kylan”

More from Coach Underwood, “When you worry about defense, offense finds you”

Underwood again, “It was Andrej best all around game”