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KC area's Wagler of Illinois lights up Mizzou in Braggin’ Rights game
Illinois set a series record with a 43-point win led by freshman Keaton Wagler’s 22 points and 15 three-pointers made by the team, dominating Missouri’s defense and boards.
- On Monday night, No. 20 Illinois Fighting Illini routed Missouri Tigers 91-48 in St. Louis, setting the largest margin in Braggin' Rights rivalry history.
- Using size and length, Illinois imposed its will by out-rebounding Missouri Tigers 43-24 with 15 offensive rebounds and forcing 10 turnovers for 29 second-chance points.
- Freshman Keaton Wagler led the way with hot shooting, making a career-best five 3-pointers, scoring 22 points, grabbing eight rebounds, while Andrej Stojakovic scored 16 and Tomislav Ivisic added 14.
- Missouri now sits at 10-3 after the loss, missing a final nonconference chance before SEC play Jan. 3 at Mizzou Arena.
- Per KenPom, Illinois is favored in each of its next 7 games, possibly reaching 16-3 before facing Purdue, with Underwood's record vs. Missouri extending.
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Wagler powers No. 20 Illinois past Missouri 91-48 for biggest blowout in Braggin' Rights rivalry
Freshman guard Keaton Wagler made a career-best five 3-pointers and scored 22 points to lead No. 20 Illinois to a 91-48 rout of Missouri.
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