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No. 22 Illini score triple digits in dominant win at No. 9 Oregon



Eugene, Ore. (WCIA) — Illinois basketball got its first-ever win at Oregon in a Top 25 clash behind six players scoring in double figures with the Illini getting a dominant 109-77 victory.

Tre White scored a team-high 20 points for the Illini, with Ben Humrichous (18) and Jake Davis (12) scoring season-highs in the win.

Davis and Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn combined for 23 points in the first half to lead Illinois to a 45-38 lead before that lead ballooned up to 32 by the final buzzer.

Kasparas Jakucionis (16) and Kylan Boswell (15) also scored in double figures.

The Orange and Blue shot 55.2% (16-29) from three in probably the most impressive win so far this season.

Illinois also held a 43-31 edge in rebounding, scoring 48 points in the paint.

The Illini will look for their second win on the West Coast road trip at Washington on Sunday at 3:00 pm, broadcast on BTN.



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