CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Interstat) — Keaton Wagler scored 22 points and David Mirkovic added 19 to lead Illinois to a 75-66 victory over Washington on Thursday night at State Farm Center.

The Fighting Illini improved to 18-3 overall by overcoming a slow start. The Huskies led early before Illinois used a 13-0 run to take control. Washington closed within four points in the second half, but timely 3-pointers from Ben Humrichous, who scored 14, and Wagler secured the win.

Zoom Diallo had 12 points and 10 assists for Washington, which fell to 11-10. Hannes Steinbach scored 15 points and blocked four shots for the Huskies. Illinois shot 11 for 33 from 3-point range and outrebounded Washington 12-9 on the offensive glass. A crowd of 15,544 attended the conference game.