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Illinois Basketball Stumbles Again Amid Injury Struggles

2/11/2026

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Illinois basketball has faced consecutive overtime losses to Michigan State and Wisconsin, with Kylan Boswell and Andrej Stojakovic out due to injuries.
Illinois squandered a 12-point lead and fell to Wisconsin 92-90.
Wisconsin's Nick Boyd led with 25 points.
Illinois' Keaton Wagler scored a game-high 34 points.
With a 20-5 record, Illinois must address defensive issues and regain health ahead of the upcoming game against Indiana.

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Illinois basketball has faced consecutive overtime losses to Michigan State and Wisconsin, with Kylan Boswell and Andrej Stojakovic out due to injuries.
Illinois squandered a 12-point lead and fell to Wisconsin 92-90.
Wisconsin's Nick Boyd led with 25 points.
Illinois' Keaton Wagler scored a game-high 34 points.
With a 20-5 record, Illinois must address defensive issues and regain health ahead of the upcoming game against Indiana.