CHAMPAIGN — In an intense atmosphere at State Farm Center on Thursday night, all eyes were on Trayce Jackson-Davis.
With Illinois fighting back minutes into the second half, the star-studded Hoosier blew right past Dain Dainja at the top of the key for a jaw-dropping, tomahawk slam. Less than two minutes later, he spun around Dainja for another one.
Jackson-Davis’ shocking display summarized the entire night, as his 35 points led Indiana in an offensive clinic to a 80-65 win over Illinois, snapping the Illini’s four-game winning streak.
Illinois (13-6, 4-4 Big Ten) started with the intensity early, but the road underdogs quieted the electric crowd quick, using unprecedented efficiency to charge onto an 18-3 run.