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Keaton Wagler's 46 Points Propel Illinois Past Purdue

1/25/2026

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Wagler's Scoring Surge

Keaton Wagler scored a career-high 46 points, leading No. 11 Illinois to an 88-82 victory over No. 4 Purdue on January 21, 2023, in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Wagler made nine 3-pointers and shot 13-for-17 overall, while David Mirkovic added 12 points and eight rebounds.
Illinois improved to 17-3 overall and 8-1 in the Big Ten, despite missing injured players Jason Jakstys and Kyle Boswell.
Braden Smith led Purdue with 27 points and 12 assists, but the team lost its second consecutive game despite shooting 63% in the first half.
Illinois hit 18 of 38 3-pointers, while Purdue made 7 of 19.

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Kaufman-Renn Reflects Frustration

Trey Kaufman-Renn of Purdue struggled to articulate his thoughts after Purdue's 88-82 loss to No. 11 Illinois on January 24, 2026.
The loss marked Purdue's second consecutive defeat, highlighting ongoing performance concerns.
Kaufman-Renn's brief responses indicated the team's frustration.
Despite a strong first half, the setback raises questions about Purdue's consistency.

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Wagler's Scoring Surge

Keaton Wagler scored a career-high 46 points, leading No. 11 Illinois to an 88-82 victory over No. 4 Purdue on January 21, 2023, in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Wagler made nine 3-pointers and shot 13-for-17 overall, while David Mirkovic added 12 points and eight rebounds.
Illinois improved to 17-3 overall and 8-1 in the Big Ten, despite missing injured players Jason Jakstys and Kyle Boswell.
Braden Smith led Purdue with 27 points and 12 assists, but the team lost its second consecutive game despite shooting 63% in the first half.
Illinois hit 18 of 38 3-pointers, while Purdue made 7 of 19.

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