Overview
- Illinois improved to 11-3 overall and 2-1 in the Big Ten, logging its fifth win in six games and a fourth straight road victory.
- David Mirkovic totaled 13 points and 10 rebounds, Kylan Boswell scored 18, and Keaton Wagler added 16 as Zvonimir Ivisic blocked five shots.
- The Illini held a 48-37 rebounding advantage and went 23-for-28 at the free-throw line, while Penn State finished 9-for-14 at the stripe.
- Penn State shot 8-for-38 from three and fell to 9-5 and 0-3 in conference play, with Kayden Mingo leading the Nittany Lions with 16 points.
- Next up, Illinois hosts Rutgers on Thursday, and Penn State hosts No. 2 Michigan on Tuesday.