"Illinois Defeats Indiana in Big Ten Showdown"
Indiana University struggled with poor shooting, failing to make a single 3-pointer and missing 10 free throws in a 70-62 loss to No. 11 Illinois. Despite a strong defensive start, Illinois found their range from behind the arc, while Indiana's freshman standout Mackenzie Mgbako impressed with a double-double performance. The Hoosiers showed fight but their shooting struggles, particularly on the road, cost them dearly in a season running out of time for coach Mike Woodson's team.