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Illini End Slide with Oregon Rout on Senior Night

Illinois snapped its recent losing streak with an impressive 80-54 victory over Oregon on Senior Night at the State Farm Center.

After suffering back-to-back losses twice in February, the Illini got back on track with a dominant performance against the Ducks. Junior Andrej Stojakovic led the way with 21 points and a career-high 12 rebounds, while freshmen Keaton Wagler and David Mirkovic also contributed offensively.

Illinois honored seniors Kylan Boswell, Ben Humrichous, and AJ Redd in their final home game. The Illini's 38-12 run in the first half gave them a commanding 41-21 lead at halftime, and they maintained control throughout to secure the victory and move closer to a top-four finish in the Big Ten standings.