CHAMPAIGN, Ill — 20 wins.
Illinois dominated struggling Penn State, 85-62, Sunday afternoon to collect its 20th win of the season in Genesis Bryant’s return to the court.
Illinois (20-7 overall, 10-6 Big Ten) has reached 20 wins for the first time since the 2007-08 campaign.
The victory also ends a 7-game winning streak for Penn State in Champaign dating back to 2009, as the Illini improve to 12-2 at home this year.
The Illini have had an incredible season, but as of late they have hit a rough patch in play. Their last outing saw a resurgence in their shooting, but the absence of junior guard Genesis Bryant took its toll, as the Illini turned the ball over 25 times against top-ranked Maryland.