LOS ANGELES, Calif. – No. 10 Illinois delivered a dominant performance Wednesday night, defeating USC 101-65 at the Galen Center. The Illini stormed out to an early lead and maintained control throughout the contest.
Seven Illinois players scored in double figures, a feat unmatched by a Big Ten team in a road win against a power conference opponent since at least the 2010-11 season. This victory marks Illinois’ largest margin of victory in a Big Ten road game in over 75 years, with a final point differential of 36.
Illinois (22-5, 13-3 B1G) will conclude its two-game road trip on Saturday, facing UCLA at Pauley Pavilion. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. CT/5 p.m. PT and will be broadcast on FOX.
HIGHLIGHTS
POSTGAME NOTES
Players
- Andrej Stojakovic returned from a two-game absence due to an ankle injury, scoring a game-high 22 points in 18 minutes off the bench. He was 6-for-7 from the field and 9-for-9 from the free-throw line.
- David Mirkovic recorded 14 points, three rebounds, four assists, and a block. He has now scored in double figures in 10 consecutive games and 21 games this season.
- Kylan Boswell posted 12 points with five rebounds, a game-high eight assists, and two steals. This was his 37th game with 10+ points at Illinois and 13th this season.
- Jake Davis tallied 12 points and seven rebounds, shooting a perfect 4-for-4 from 3-point range in his ninth straight start.
- Keaton Wagler tallied 10 points, three rebounds, four assists, two steals, and one block. He is now five points away from breaking the Illinois freshman scoring record of 494 points.
- Ben Humrichous posted 11 points (3 3FGs), six rebounds and one block.
- Tomislav Ivisic recorded 10 points (2 3FGs) with four rebounds, two assists and a block.
- Zvonimir Ivisic posted four points, three rebounds and a game-high three blocks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the game between Illinois and USC?
The final score was Illinois 101, USC 65.
How many players scored in double figures for Illinois?
Seven Illinois players scored in double figures.
When is Illinois’ next game?
Illinois will play UCLA on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 7 p.m. CT/5 p.m. PT at Pauley Pavilion.
What does this impressive road win suggest about Illinois’ potential for success as the season progresses?
