This game started pretty bad for the Illini. We made the first basket of the game, but then Lindenwood went on a little run. They dropped eight points in a row which was capped off by a three-point shot. Illinois faced an 8-2 deficit less than three minutes into the game. That would be the last time this Lindenwood team would have any chance, though.
After Lindenwood took an 8-2 lead, the Illini turned to a different gear and went on a 21-0 run. This gave the Orange and Blue the lead 23-8. Lindenwood would break that run with a couple of free throws, but Illinois would continue pushing.