Sturdy's Rewind: Illini Advance

By Brad Sturdy - IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst & Co-Host, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular

March 13, 2025

It was a defense-optional affair in this one, as the Illini outscored the Iowa Hawkeyes 106-94 to move to 21-11 and a date with Maryland on Friday night at 6:30PM EST.

Illinois had 4 players score 19 points or more, led by 24 from Kylan Boswell as they continue to score at a wild clip, especially in the second half. The Illini scored 1.493 PPP and were at a 1.500 clip in the second half. Tre White and Will Riley . . .

 

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