CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Interstat) — Andrej Stojakovic scored 30 points to propel Illinois to an 89-70 victory over Maryland in a Big Ten men’s basketball game Wednesday night at State Farm Center. The Fighting Illini improved to 16-3, while the Terrapins fell to 7-11.

Illinois seized control with a dominant first half, leading 47-30 at intermission. Maryland never closed the gap within single digits after halftime. Stojakovic’s efficient scoring paced an Illinois offense that capitalized on 15 3-pointers and 20 free throws. David Coit led Maryland with 15 points and five assists. Illinois outrebounded Maryland 14-8 on the offensive glass, leading to key second-chance opportunities in front of an announced crowd of 15,201.