Illinois basketball needed to come out strong against Long Island, and that is what they did on Saturday.
Nov 22, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois fighting Illini players Andrej Stojakovic (2) Tomislav Ivisic (13) guard Kylan Boswell (4) and Brandon Lee (1) stand while teammate Ben Humrichhous (3) shoots for a technical foul on the Long Island University Sharks during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images | Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
Coming off a tough loss to Alabama, the Illinois basketball team needed to make a statement on Saturday.
