Keaton Wagler Shines as Illinois Upsets Purdue: A Record-Breaking Performance
The 11th-ranked Illini secured a significant victory against No. 4 Purdue with an outstanding performance by Keaton Wagler. Wagler set a new record for freshman scoring with 46 points, surpassing Giorgi Bezhanishvili's previous record. Additionally, Wagler achieved the highest single-game scoring performance by an opponent at Mackey Arena. The Illini dominated the offensive rebounding, outrebounding Purdue 33-19, which played a crucial role in their first win at Mackey since 2020.