(AP) — Andrej Stojavovic scored 25 points and Quentin Coleman had 19, including 15 in the second half, to lead No. 3 Illinois to a 112-70 victory Thursday over Penn.

Andrej Stojakovic scored 25 points in just 22 minutes as Illinois cruised past Penn 112-70.

Illini take down Quakers in an NCAA Tournament rematch behind a strong performance on both ends.

The senior year leap is already underway.

This team has real-deal talent.

Not everyone is on the honor roll after the Illini blasted FDU on Monday night, but the vast majority of the class made the cut

Illinois basketball made a run to the Final Four in 2026 and has a lineup poised to do it again this year. Andrej Stojakovic decided to return to Illinois after considering the NBA Draft. Illinois opened up its season on Monday night against Fairleigh Dickinson, and it was complete domination by the Illini, setting multiple school records in the […] The post Illinois’ bid to return to Final Four starts with historic 75-point win featuring multiple records appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Nov. 2—CHAMPAIGN — It's a State Farm Center tradition. Illinois fans don't take their seats after tip-off until the opposing team scores. The start of Monday night's season opener against Fairleigh Dickinson looked like it was going to test the Illini faithful's stamina. The Illinois lead reached double digits before FDU's Bol Agu knocked down a mid-range jumper after a 3 minute, 10 second ...

Nov. 2—CHAMPAIGN — Now, that's you open a season. The No. 3 Illinois men's basketball team puts its new fast-paced style of play on display for the first time in its season opener, and the Illini operated it at peak efficiency. The result? A resounding 120-45 win against Fairleigh Dickinson in front of 14,555 fans at State Farm Center on Monday night that set a program record for the largest ...