Dec 23, 2020; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) blocks Penn State Nittany Lions guard Izaiah Brockington (12) during the second half at Bryce Jordan Center. Illinois defeated Penn State 98-81. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports
The Illinois basketball team went on the road for the fourth time in a five-game stretch on Wednesday night.
Over the past five years, Penn State has been a thorn in the side for the Illini. The game on Wednesday night started to look that way to begin the game as well.