Sturdy's Rewind: Turkey Day Victory Over Arkansas

Brad Sturdy, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular Host and Illini Insider

November 29, 2024

Things could not have gone much better for the Illini on Thanksgiving as they feasted on the Arkansas Razorbacks in a 90-77 win. Tomislav Ivisic started early draining 3’s and would finish with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 3 blocks on 6-9 shooting from deep. Then Kasparas Jackucionis would hit big shots late en route to a 23 point performance that showcased why he is high on draft radars. But the Illini defense, which had struggled against Ole Miss and Alabama, looked like it found . . .

 

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