Brad Underwood Reveals How Illinois Finally Broke Through to the Final Four
The Illinois Fighting Illini remained unbeaten with a 66-54 nonconference victory over Oakland. Sophomore center Tomislav Ivisic led Illinois with 20 points, six rebounds, and four steals in the win.
Illinois stayed unbeaten by defeating Oakland 66-54. Tomislav Ivisic scored 20 points with six rebounds and four steals. Illinois built a 9-5 lead and extended it to 22-9. Oakland responded with 10 straight points but Illinois quelled the rally with back-to-back 3-pointers. In the second half, Illinois spread the floor and fed Ivisic, who helped rebuild a 49-38 lead. Oakland never got within single digits again.
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