No. 3 Illini Pull Away for 112-70 Victory over Penn

November 5, 2026 | Men's Basketball

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Six Illini scored in double figures led by a game-high 25 from Andrej Stojakovic, as the No. 3-ranked Fighting Illini (2-0) overpowered the Penn Quakers (0-1), 112-70, on Thursday night at State Farm Center.

Stojakovic poured in 21 in the first half, keeping the Illini in control of close contest early in the game. With the Orange and Blue staking to a 23-22 edge midway through the first period, the Illini blew the game open with an 18-1 run – punctuated by a trio of breakaway dunks in a 36-second span from Zvonimir Ivisic, Stojakovic, and Stefan Vaaks.

Illinois held the Penn to just eight points on 3-for-20 shooting over the final 10…