Illinois fans hold up copies of The Daily Illini that read "Hoosier Daddy," before the game against Indiana on Feb. 15, 2026, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. As the clock ran down at the end of the game, Illinois fans started chanting "Hoosier daddy." Redshirt senior guard Conor Enright goes up against Illinois freshman guard Keaton Wagler the game Feb. 15, 2026, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. The Hoosiers had one steal in the game. Senior forward Sam Alexis dunks the ball during the game against Illinois on Feb. 15, 2026, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. Alexis scored 11 points in the game. Redshirt senior forward Tucker DeVries dribbles the ball the game against Illinois on Feb. 15, 2026, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. DeVries scored 13 points. Fifth-year senior guard Lamar Wilkerson (left), junior forward and center Zvonimir Ivisic (middle) and freshman forward David Mirkovic (right) watch the ball in the game against Illinois on Feb. 15, 2026, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. The Illini beat the Hoosiers 71-51. Redshirt senior guard Conor Enright dribbles the ball during the game against Illinois on Feb. 15, 2026, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. Enright did not score in the game. Indiana head coach Darian DeVries instructs the Hoosiers during a timeout in the game against Illinois on Feb. 15, 2026, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. At the half, the Illini led 38-31. Redshirt senior Conor Enright pushes past an Illinois player during the game Feb. 15, 2026, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. The Hoosiers had 10 personal fouls in the game. Fifth-year senior Lamar Wilkerson looks to pass the ball during the game against Illinois on Feb. 15, 2026, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. Wilkerson played 39 minutes in the game. Redshirt senior guard Conor Enright dribbles alongside Illinois senior guard Kylan Boswell during the game against Illinois on Feb. 15, 2026, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. Enright played 35 minutes. Fifth-year senior guard Lamar Wilkerson dribbles past Illinois players the game Feb. 15, 2026, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. The Hoosiers had eight turnovers in the game. A benched Indiana basketball player stands with his hands on his head during the game against Illinois on Feb. 15, 2026, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. The Hoosiers scored 20 points in the second half and the Illini scored 33.
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