CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Interstat) — The Illinois men’s basketball team delivered a commanding 71-51 victory over Indiana on Sunday at State Farm Center. The Fighting Illini, led by David Mirkovic’s game-high 25 points, controlled the contest from the outset before a crowd of 15,544.

Illinois built a 38-31 halftime lead and steadily pulled away in the second half. The Illini defense stifled the Hoosiers, generating 14 points off turnovers and holding Indiana to just two. Keaton Wagler added 18 points for Illinois, while Lamar Wilkerson paced Indiana with 21 points. The win improved Illinois to 21-5 overall, while Indiana fell to 17-9.