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Illini win in blowout thanks to hot second-half shooting

CHAMPAIGN — There will be no repeat of the 2-16 Big Ten season for Matt Bollant’s team.
Alex Wittinger, Brandi Beasley, Petra Holesinska and friends took care of that Sunday at State Farm Center. Illinois pulled away in the second half for a 79-59 win against Nebraska.

With the victory, the Illini improved to 3-2 in the conference and 8-10 overall.

“We’re heading in the right direction,” Bollant said. “Yes, we’re really young. But we’re getting better and the kids are doing the right things.

“Our freshmen, more than any other group I’ve ever coached, are spending time in the gym, and they are hungry to get better.