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Oregon Today
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No. 11 Illinois Beats Oregon 80-54
Andrej Stojakovic leads Illini with 21 points and 12 rebounds off the bench
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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Andrej Stojakovic had 21 points and 12 rebounds off the bench to lead No. 11 Illinois to an 80-54 victory over Oregon on Tuesday night. David Mirkovic added 19 points and seven rebounds, and Keaton Wagler had 11 points, six rebounds and five assists for the Illini, who scored 40 bench points to Oregon's 14. Illinois is now a win away from a triple-bye and berth in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament next week.
Why it matters
This win keeps Illinois in contention for a high seed in the upcoming Big Ten Tournament, which could give them a significant advantage in their quest for a deep postseason run. Oregon, on the other hand, continues to struggle against top competition, falling to 0-8 against ranked teams this season.
The details
Illinois led Oregon 41-21 at halftime thanks mainly to a 21-0 run that erased an early 9-3 deficit. The Ducks closed within 13 points early in the second half, but the Illini went on a 15-0 run that put them in front 63-37. Nate Bittle had 15 points and Kwame Evans Jr. scored 13 for Oregon, who were just 5-for-29 from 3-point range.
- Illinois led Oregon 41-21 at halftime.
- Oregon closed within 13 points early in the second half.
- Illinois went on a 15-0 run to go up 63-37.
The players
Andrej Stojakovic
A key bench player for Illinois who led the team with 21 points and 12 rebounds.
David Mirkovic
An Illinois player who scored 19 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.
Keaton Wagler
An Illinois player who had 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
Nate Bittle
An Oregon player who scored a team-high 15 points.
Kwame Evans Jr.
An Oregon player who scored 13 points.
What’s next
Illinois is a win away from a triple-bye and berth in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament next week. Oregon hosts Washington on Saturday.
The takeaway
This game highlighted the depth and talent of the No. 11 Illinois team, who were able to dominate Oregon with a strong bench performance. The Illini are now in a good position to make a deep run in the Big Ten Tournament, while Oregon continues to struggle against top competition.
