Illinois Edges Missouri 80-77 in Thrilling Braggin’ Rights Game

Kasparas Jakucionis' clutch late-game shots secure Illinois' second consecutive victory in the annual rivalry matchup.

Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis scored 21 points, including a decisive jumper with 28 seconds left, to lead the Illini to victory.
Missouri missed two potential game-tying three-pointers in the final seconds, sealing Illinois' narrow win.
The physical game featured 43 fouls, with both teams navigating foul trouble throughout the contest.
Illinois capitalized on rebounding dominance, outscoring Missouri 13-8 in second-chance points despite Missouri forcing 17 turnovers.
The win marks Illinois' second straight Braggin’ Rights victory and the first time since 2017 that they’ve achieved back-to-back wins in the series.