CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Interstat) — Illinois scored five runs in the first two innings and never looked back en route to a 10-3 victory over Northwestern on Sunday afternoon at Illinois Field. The Fighting Illini improved to 26-23 overall, while the Wildcats fell to 20-28-1.

Collin Jennings homered with three RBIs in the first inning, and Nick Groves went 3-for-4 with an RBI. Sam Mommer pitched five innings, allowing just one hit with two strikeouts to earn the win. Michael Farina added two hits and an RBI.

Northwestern’s lone highlight came from Jack Lausch, who homered in the sixth. Garrett Shearer tossed four hitless innings with two strikeouts in a losing effort.

Illinois capitalized on two Northwestern errors that led to unearned runs. The Wildcats grounded into two double plays.

The Illini swept the three-game series, having won 4-3 on Saturday and 12-0 on Friday. Illinois next travels to Indiana, while Northwestern hosts Rutgers.