After starting the series by going into a battle of extra innings, Illinois struggled through the weekend against Purdue, but came out on top. The No. 23 Fighting Illini earned a spot in the Big Ten tournament after sweeping Purdue during the last home series of the season.
Saturday
The Illini waited out a four-hour rain delay before starting Saturday’s game.
Illinois’ defense failed at protecting Ty Weber on Saturday, making three errors for the second time this season and going 4-for-19 with runners in scoring position — 0-for-4 with the bases loaded.