US EditionNo. 9 Illinois Handles Washington Behind Keaton Wagler, David Mirkovic ...
Illinois achieved its longest winning streak since 2012-13 with strong shooting and a decisive 10-0 run, led by Mirkovic's 19 points and Humrichous's 14 points.
- On Thursday night, No. 9 Illinois beat Washington 75-66 in Champaign, extending its winning streak to 10 games.
- A 10-0 run put Illinois ahead for good after Washington Huskies missed nine shots in a row, erasing a 7-0 Huskies start when Illinois missed its first seven shots.
- Keaton Wagler, Illini guard, produced 22 points and eight assists, driving for a finger roll that created a double-digit lead, while David Mirkovic added 19 points and six rebounds.
- Washington Huskies slipped to 11-10 overall and 3-7 in conference, losing six of eight, and will play Northwestern on Saturday.
- The streak is the longest in Brad Underwood's nine years as Illinois coach and includes seven straight games with at least 10 made 3-pointers despite going 11 of 33 from long range.
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No. 9 Illinois wins its 10th straight, riding Keaton Wagler’s 22 points to a 75-66 victory over Washington
CHAMPAIGN — Keaton Wagler had 22 points and eight assists, and No. 9 Illinois extended its winning streak to 10 games with a 75-66 victory over Washington on Thursday night. David Mirković added 19 points and six rebounds and Ben Humrichous scored 14 points for the Illini (18-3, 9-1 Big Ten), who have the longest active winning streak in the conference. The Illini’s winning streak is the longest in Brad Underwood’s nine years as coach and the lo…
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Keaton Wagler scores 22 points, No. 9 Illinois beats Washington 75-66 for 10th straight win
Keaton Wagler had 22 points and eight assists and No. 9 Illinois extended its winning streak to 10 games with a 75-66 victory over Washington.
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No. 9 Illinois handles Washington behind Keaton Wagler, David Mirkovic
Keaton Wagler produced 22 points and eight assists to lead No. 9 Illinois to a 75-66 Big Ten victory over Washington on Thursday night in Champaign, Ill.
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