David Mirkovic scored 25 points and Keaton Wagler added 18 as No. 8 Illinois blew out Indiana 71-51 on Sunday in Champaign, Ill. The Illini's size held Indiana to its lowest point total of the year, and Illinois committed a season-low two turnovers.

After defensive breakdowns in their past two games, the Illini turned up the pressure and suffocated the Hoosiers in the second half Sunday

Star break came at a good time for Illinois, which leaned on a former player to game plan for the Hoosiers' star scorer.

David Mirkovic had 25 points and seven rebounds and No. 8 Illinois rebounded from back-to-back overtime losses with a 71-51 victory over Indiana on Sunday.

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

The No. 8 Illinois Fighting Illini (20-5) look to stop a two-game skid when they host the Indiana Hoosiers (17-8), coming in with back-to-back wins, on Sunday at State Farm Arena.

David Mirkovic poured in 25 points and grabbed seven rebounds to lead No. 8 Illinois to a 71-51 Big Ten victory over Indiana on Sunday afternoon in Champaign, Ill.

The Hoosiers gave up 14 offensive rebounds to Illinois -- a factor that decided the 20-point loss for IU. It knew it was a priority, and points to toughness.