David Mirkovic Has 29 Points and 17 Rebounds to Lead No. 3 Illinois to 105-70 Rout of No. 14 Penn

Even after a blowout loss, Penn’s Fran McCaffery has already won

Penn fought as well as it could vs. Illinois, but reality struck quick. All that was left was to find perspective, starting with the coach, who returned to his alma mater to complete the circle.

3 Observations From Illinois' 105-70 Blowout of Penn in the NCAA Tournament

And a freshman – two, in fact – would lead the Illini in an offensive avalanche that overwhelmed the undermanned Quakers on Thursday

No. 3 Illinois overwhelms Penn with 65-point second half

GREENVILLE, S.C. -- David Mirkovic had 29 points and 17 rebounds to help No. 3 Illinois breeze past No. 14 Penn in a 105-70 victory in a first-round South Region matchup on Thursday.

David Mirkovic has 29 points and 17 rebounds to lead No. 3 Illinois to 105-70 rout of Penn

David Mirkovic had 29 points and 17 rebounds, and No. 3 seed Illinois dominated No. 14 seed Penn 105-70 on Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournam

David Mirkovic leads No. 3 Illinois to 105-70 rout of No. 14 Penn

GREENVILLE, S.C. — David Mirkovic had 29 points and 17 rebounds, and No. 3 seed Illinois dominated No. 14 seed Penn 105-70 on Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.Keaton Wagler added 18 points, seven assists and seven rebounds for the Fighting Illini (25-8), who moved on to face No. 11 VCU in the second round on Saturday.Kylan Boswell had 13 points, while Ben Humrichous and Tomislav Ivisic each chipped in with 12 as Illinois …

David Mirkovic has 29 points and 17 rebounds to lead No. 3 Illinois to 105-70 rout of No. 14 Penn

David Mirkovic had 29 points and 17 rebounds, and No. 3 seed Illinois dominated No. 14 seed Penn 105-70 on Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.