CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois is back in the win column with a 71-51 Big Ten win over Indiana. David Mirkovic led all scorers with 25 points. Illinois took a 38-31 lead into the locker room, then opened up the second half on an 18-7 run.

Boswell has been sidelined because of a broken hand, but he is progressing toward a healthy return

It looked like laundry day across the league following the NBA trade deadline, including for seven new members of the Chicago Bulls.

Illinois basketball availability report reveals Andrej Stojakovic, Kylan Boswell status

When No. 8 Illinois lost 92-90 in overtime to Wisconsin on Tuesday, top Fighting Illini perimeter defenders Kylan Boswell (broken hand) and Andrej Stojakovic (sprained ankle) could only watch from the bench as Badgers guards Nick Boyd and John Blackwell combined for 49 points and nine assists.

Illinois guard Kylan Boswell fractured his hand during practice on Jan. 19. Boswell underwent surgery, and reports then claimed he would be out of action for the No.

The Illini picked up a big home win over the Hoosiers, and as usual social media wasn't shy about making its feelings known

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Indiana Hoosiers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini NCAAM game to be played on February 15, 2026 on ESPN.