Overview
- Tomislav Ivisic and Keaton Wagler scored 16 points each, and Kylan Boswell returned from an early shoulder scare to add 15.
- Illinois forced 13 turnovers and committed six, converting the possession edge to overcome Tennessee’s dominance on the glass.
- The Volunteers led 49-48 before the Illini seized control with a 15-3 run that pushed the margin to double digits late.
- Brad Underwood earned his first win against Tennessee as Illinois snapped a neutral-site skid versus ranked opponents and moved to 7-2.
- Tennessee fell to 7-3 with a third straight loss; next up, Illinois visits Ohio State on Tuesday, while the Vols host No. 6 Louisville on Dec. 16.