The Marquette Golden Eagles (0-2) were unable to spoil the Illinois Fighting Illini’s (2-0) WBIT Championship banner-night party, falling on the road at the State Farm Center 65-53.
The Golden Eagles were on the receiving end of a 7-0 run to close out the first half, and the Illini didn’t look back.
Illinois was led by three double-figure scorers, including 16 points from senior guard Genesis Bryant. Senior guard Adalia McKenzie and senior forward Brynn Shoup Hill added 12 and 11 points, respectively.