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Illini Snaps Streak, Throttles Oregon on Senior Night

Illinois snapped their losing streak with an 80-54 victory over Oregon on Senior Night, moving closer to securing a top-four Big Ten finish and triple-bye in next week's tournament.

Illinois ended their back-to-back losses with a dominant 80-54 win over Oregon on Senior Night at the State Farm Center. The Illini honored seniors Kylan Boswell, Ben Humrichous, and AJ Redd, who concluded their careers with the victory.

Junior Andrej Stojakovic led the way with 21 points and 12 rebounds, while freshmen Keaton Wagler and David Mirkovic contributed offensively. Illinois' 38-12 run in the first half gave them a commanding 41-21 lead, as they held Oregon scoreless for more than six minutes during the stretch.