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Stojakovic Scores 30 as No. 11 Illinois Rout Maryland, Extend Streak Without Boswell

With Kylan Boswell sidelined until mid-February after hand surgery, Illinois enters a road test at No. 4 Purdue leaning on size plus a starters-heavy approach.

Jan 21, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Pryce Sandfort (21) passes against Washington Huskies guard Quimari Peterson (0) and guard JJ Mandaquit (23) during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
Jan 21, 2026; Spokane, Washington, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Davis Fogle (4) dunks the ball against the Pepperdine Waves in the first half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images
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Jan 21, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) drives for a basket against Maryland Terrapins guard Andre Mills (7) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Fred Zwicky-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Illinois beat Maryland 89-70 in Champaign for an eighth straight win, improving to 16-3 overall and 7-1 in the Big Ten.
  • Andrej Stojakovic posted 30 points and nine rebounds and held Maryland scorer David Coit to 15 points on 5-of-15 shooting.
  • Illinois controlled the glass 47-31 with 15 offensive rebounds that produced 20 second-chance points.
  • Jake Davis started for the injured Boswell and hit 4 of 6 from three for 12 points, while Keaton Wagler added 13 with eight assists and seven boards and David Mirkovic had 15 and nine.
  • Boswell broke his right hand in Monday’s practice, underwent surgery Thursday, and is expected to return around mid-February as Illinois visits No. 4 Purdue on Saturday.