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No. 8 Illinois falls to Wisconsin 92-90 in overtime thriller
Keaton Wagler scores 34 points as Illini drop second straight overtime game
Feb. 11, 2026 at 10:07am
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No. 8 Illinois came up just short in an overtime battle Tuesday night, falling to Wisconsin 92-90 at the State Farm Center. Freshman Keaton Wagler poured in 34 points, tying for the third-most by a freshman in program history, but the Illini were unable to close out the overtime game.
Why it matters
This loss marks the second consecutive overtime defeat for the Illini, who are ranked No. 8 in the nation. Illinois has been one of the top teams in the Big Ten this season, making this a tough conference setback as they look to secure a high seed in the NCAA Tournament.
The details
Illinois knocked down 15 three-pointers, continuing its strong perimeter shooting, but was without key players Kylan Boswell and Andrej Stojakovic due to injuries. The Illini used their seventh different starting lineup of the season, with the starting five and sixth man Zvonimir Ivisic playing all but 57 seconds of the contest.
- The game was played on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.
The players
Keaton Wagler
A freshman player for the Illinois Illini who scored 34 points, tying for the third-most by a freshman in program history.
Tomislav Ivisic
A junior player for the Illinois Illini who recorded a double-double with 19 points and a team-high 11 rebounds, adding three assists.
Kylan Boswell
An Illinois Illini player who missed his seventh straight game due to a broken right hand.
Andrej Stojakovic
An Illinois Illini player who missed his first game since the season opener with an ankle sprain.
Zvonimir Ivisic
The sixth man for the Illinois Illini who played all but 57 seconds of the contest.
The takeaway
This game highlights the depth challenges the Illini are facing with key injuries, as well as their continued reliance on strong perimeter shooting to compete with top teams in the Big Ten. Despite the loss, Illinois remains one of the top teams in the conference and will look to bounce back in their next game.
