Morning Box Score: Illini Derail Boilermakers

By Matt Motyka in News on Feb 9, 2009 4:40PM

No. 21 Illinois defeated the no. 13 Purdue Boilermakers Sunday afternoon, 66-48. The Illini maintained a slim lead for most of the game, until a 14-4, seven-minute run midway through the second gave them the edge for good. A strong defensive effort was the deciding factor, as they held Purdue to their lowest point total of the season. Mike Davis had a big day for the Illini, scoring 14 and securing 16 boards. Illinois' next contest is on Thursday, when they come to town and take on the Northwestern Wildcats.