Sunday was a huge step forward for Illinois (8-3, 1-1 Big Ten) on multiple fronts. An 80-77 win over Missouri in the team's annual Braggin' Rights game was the headline, but the subtext was infinitely more important. Against the Tigers (10-2, 0-0 SEC), the ...

Two weekends ago, when Missouri had a chance to knock off the No. 1 team in the nation in a home game, the Tigers came through with a nine-point win

After a full week off, Illinois (8-3, 1-1 Big Ten) made the short trek across the Missouri border to St. Louis for its annual clash with Mizzou (10-2, 0-0 SEC). In yet another physical, whistle-heavy matchup – similar to last week’s contest against No.

Freshman guard Kasparas Jakucionis hit a 12-foot fadeaway with 28 seconds left to snap the game's final tie as Illinois claimed an 80-77 victory over Missouri in the Braggin' Rights

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Illinois players Kylan Boswell (4), Morez Johnson Jr. (21), Tre White (22) and Ben Humrichous (3) gather during the Illini's 80-77 win against Missouri on Sunday at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis. / University of Illinois

The Missouri Tigers had two chances Sunday with the shot clock turned off in a one-possession game. Both ended the same way: missed 3-point attempts that allowed the Illinois Fighting Illini to hold on for an 80-77 victory in the annual Braggin’ Rights game at Enterprise Center.