No. 22 Illinois Secures Key Wins Over Oregon and Washington

Illinois caps a strong Pacific Northwest road trip with victories against No. 9 Oregon and Washington, extending its winning streak to four games.

Illinois defeated Washington 81-77 on Sunday, led by Kasparas Jakucionis with 18 points, including a decisive layup in the final minute.
The Fighting Illini completed their Pacific Northwest sweep with a dominant 109-77 victory over No. 9 Oregon earlier in the week.
Tre White contributed 17 points and seven rebounds against Washington, while Kylan Boswell sealed the win with clutch free throws in the final seconds.
Illinois showcased its interior dominance against Washington, outscoring the Huskies 52-30 in the paint and holding a 43-30 rebounding edge.
Washington's DJ Davis delivered a career-best 31 points and seven three-pointers, nearly leading a late comeback that fell short.