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Stojakovic Scores 23 and Blocks Late 3 Attempt as No. 14 Illinois Beats No. 11 Texas Tech 81-77

Illinois hosts Texas Tech at State Farm Center in Champaign, a Top 15 matchup tipping at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, November 11, on FS1.
Illinois is shorthanded after Tomislav Ivisic was sidelined with a knee injury and Brandon Lee missed a third straight game due to an ankle problem.
Defensively, Illinois defense allows only 63 points per game while holding opponents to 32-percent shooting and 25-percent from distance.
Texas Tech still boasts preseason All-American JT Toppin and sophomore Christian Anderson, though up to three players including Luke Bamgboye, Leon Horner, and Josiah Moseley could be sidelined.
A win for Illinois would qualify as a major upset despite the Red Raiders' higher ranking, while Illinois forward David Mirkovic ranks third in rebounding at 12.5 per game, reflecting early Big Ten impact.

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The short-handed Illini showed its blueprint to build a contender with Tuesday's 81-77 win over No. 11 Texas Tech, despite JT Toppin's 35-point eruption.

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Stojakovic scores 23 and blocks late 3 attempt as No. 14 Illinois beats No. 11 Texas Tech 81-77

Andrej Stojakovic scored 23 points and blocked a potential tying 3-pointer in the final seconds as No. 14 Illinois defeated No. 11 Texas Tech 81-77.

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No. 14 Illinois 81, No. 11 Texas Tech 77

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Clutch block allows No. 14 Illinois to edge No. 11 Texas Tech

Andrej Stojakovic scored 23 points and made the big defensive play Tuesday night as No. 14 Illinois held off No. 11 Texas Tech 81-77 in Champaign, Ill.

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