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Illinois Ends Streak, Beats Oregon Soundly

Illinois snapped its recent losing streak with an 80-54 victory over Oregon on Senior Night, improving their Big Ten Tournament positioning.

Illinois ended its recent losing streak with a dominant 80-54 win over Oregon on Senior Night at the State Farm Center. The victory, which featured a 38-12 run in the first half, helps the Illini secure a top-four finish and a triple-bye in the upcoming Big Ten Tournament.

Junior Andrej Stojakovic led the way with 21 points and 12 rebounds, while seniors Kylan Boswell, Ben Humrichous, and AJ Redd were honored before their final career home game. Freshmen Keaton Wagler and David Mirkovic also contributed significantly with 11 and 19 points respectively.