Player of the game
Illinois’ Michael Finke
Mostly a non-factor Thursday against Purdue in his first game back after missing four with a concussion, Finke was anything but against Rutgers. Confidence at the offensive end helped the 6-foot-10 forward put up 19 points — the most he’s ever scored in a Big Ten game.
Backcourt
Illinois: B
Rutgers: C+
Aaron Jordan put up 15 points and five rebounds, Da’Monte Williams’ led the Illini with eight rebounds and Te’Jon Lucas did a little bit of everything (six points, five rebounds and four assists).