Dec 23, 2020; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions and Illinois Fighting Illini players get into a mid court confrontation 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 improved to 7-3 with back-to-back comeback wins against Penn State and Indiana, moving to No. 15 in the AP Poll.
The Illini silenced its doubters, bouncing back in a big way with wins against Penn State and Indiana after dropping a close road game to Rutgers on December 20.