Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Illinois Fighting Illini
Lead tracker
RUTG leadsBiggest lead RUTG 3, ILL 27ILL leads
| Team | 1H | 2H | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUTG | 16 | 39 | 55 |
 ILL | 43 | 38 | 81 |
Who won: Illinois 81-55
The Illinois Fighting Illini beat the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 81-55 on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at State Farm Center. The Illinois outscored the Rutgers 43-16 in the 1st half. Keaton Wagler led the Illinois in points (17). Kaden Powers led the Rutgers in points (12).
Team stats
RUTGILL 23-63FG26-59
37Field Goal %44
6-223PT11-31
27Three Point %35
3-8FT18-21
38Free Throw %86
32Rebounds45
9Offensive Rebounds12
23Defensive Rebounds33
8Assists13
5Steals2
5Blocks5
7Turnovers7
0Team Turnovers0
7Total Turnovers7
0Technical Fouls0
0Total Technical Fouls0
0Flagrant Fouls0
7Points Off Turnovers11
8Fast Break Points2
18Points in Paint26
20Fouls8
3Largest Lead27
1Lead Change1
2Percent Led95
