What an unbelievable performance! Freshman Keaton Wagler exploded for a career-high 46 points — including nine made 3-pointers — to lead No. 11 Illinois to a stunning 88–82 road victory over No. 4 Purdue at Mackey Arena! 😱💪🏀📌 What went down in this game:• Wagler was unstoppable, shooting 13-for-17 overall, 9-for-11 from deep, and 11-for-13 at the line.• His 46 points set the Mackey Arena record for most by an opponent and marked one of the greatest road scoring performances in Illinois history.• Illinois hit a barrage of threes as a team and pulled off a signature upset on the road.• This win keeps Illinois rolling with momentum in Big Ten play and cements Wagler’s status as one of college basketball’s hottest young stars.Tune in with Cody Delmendo as he reacts to Illinois huge win and what it means for their NCAA Tournament seeding and their Big Ten regular season title chances.LINKS: https://linktr.ee/cody.illini

Illinois basketball faces a major test after Kylan Boswell suffered a fractured hand in practice, sidelining one of the Illini’s most important guards. Boswell’s leadership, defense, and playmaking have been central to Brad Underwood’s system—but now Illinois must adapt fast.In this episode, Cody breaks down what Boswell’s injury means, how long Illinois could be without him, and how the Illini can survive and stay competitive in the Big Ten. Who steps up in the backcourt? How does the rotation change? And can Illinois maintain its identity without its floor general?We’ll analyze lineup adjustments, key players who must take on bigger roles, and whether this adversity could actually make Illinois stronger heading into the heart of the season.

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Tomorrow night, the No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini hit the road to take on the Northwestern Wildcats in a BIG Big Ten showdown! Illinois comes into this matchup riding a season-best five-game win streak and looking to extend their momentum against a familiar rival.The Illini boast one of the best offenses in the conference and are clicking on both ends of the floor, eager to add another chapter to their rivalry with Northwestern. Will Illinois continue their surge and keep the streak alive, or will Northwestern pull off a home upset? Let’s break this one down!Cody breaks down the last two wins for Illinois over Rutgers and Iowa and the growth they've displayed in January in this edition of From Beyond Champaign.

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