At halftime, IU leads Illinois 43-26.

IU opened the game on a 20-5 run. The Hoosiers created four steals in the opening 6:51, leading to 13 points off turnovers.

Illinois responded with a 7-0 run of its own to cut IU's lead to eight, but that would be the closest the Illini would get to the Hoosier lead.

IU did most of its damage either in the point or off turnovers.

The Hoosiers had 6 steals and scored 24 points off Illinois' 13 turnovers.

IU scored 26 of its 43 points in the paint. IU was led by freshman Larryn Brooks' 12 points.

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