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Tomislav Ivisic had 17 points and 11 rebounds
as the Fighting Illini (13-4, 5-2 Big Ten) bounced back from a
double-digit loss at home to Southern California.
This time, Illinois left no doubt as Jakucionis and Ivisic
combined for 34 first-half points to give the Illini a 60-32
halftime lead thanks largely to their dominance inside.
Indiana scored the first 10 points of the second half but never
got closer than 16.
Oumar Ballo led the Hoosiers (13-5, 5-4) with 16 points and 15
rebounds and was involved in a brief shoving match with 2:24
left. Luke Goode, the former Illinois 3-point specialist, added
13 points for Indiana, which fell to 11-1 at home.
Indiana played without starting forward Malik Reneau. All five
Hoosiers losses this season have come by 16 or more points.
Takeaways
Illinois: The Illini certainly appeared to learn their lesson
from Saturday's loss. Their usually strong rebounding returned,
and they played a nearly perfect first half offensively and
defensively. When Illinois plays this way, it is one of the best
teams in the nation.
Indiana: For whatever reason, the Hoosiers came out flat. They
lacked the energy and effort to challenge Illinois in the first
half, and the result was obvious. If they don't fight harder
than this, it could be a long season in Bloomington.
Key moment
Illinois took control with a 15-2 flurry after the first media
timeout to build a 25-10 lead. Indiana never got within single
digits again.
Key stat
Illinois outscored Indiana 24-14 in the paint and outrebounded
the Hoosiers 29-16 in the first half.
Up next
The Illini face another road test Sunday at No. 12 Michigan
State. Indiana will try to rebound Friday night at Ohio State.
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