Sunday was a huge step forward for Illinois (8-3, 1-1 Big Ten) on multiple fronts. An 80-77 win over Missouri in the team's annual Braggin' Rights game was the headline, but the subtext was infinitely more important. Against the Tigers (10-2, 0-0 SEC), the ...

Illinois players Kylan Boswell (4), Morez Johnson Jr. (21), Tre White (22) and Ben Humrichous (3) gather during the Illini's 80-77 win against Missouri on Sunday at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis. / University of Illinois

Illinois (8-3) defended its 2023 Braggin ’ Rights win on Sunday, bringing the trophy to Champaign for back-to-back years for the first time since a five-year win streak from 2013-2017. Missouri (10-2) kept the game close throughout 40 minutes. It was tied with two minutes to go, but Illinois pulled ahead in the final minute, winning 80-77.

Mizzou guard/forward Trent Pierce, right, and Illinois forward Ben Humrichous watch as they lose possession of the ball during the Braggin’ Rights game Sunday at Enterprise Center in St. Louis. The Tigers' 10-game winning streak came to an end with the 80-77 loss.

Two weekends ago, when Missouri had a chance to knock off the No. 1 team in the nation in a home game, the Tigers came through with a nine-point win

A holiday-filled week started early for Illinois (8-3) as they defeated Missouri (10-2) in the 2024 edition of Braggin’ Rights.

After a full week off, Illinois (8-3, 1-1 Big Ten) made the short trek across the Missouri border to St. Louis for its annual clash with Mizzou (10-2, 0-0 SEC). In yet another physical, whistle-heavy matchup – similar to last week’s contest against No.

Freshman guard Kasparas Jakucionis hit a 12-foot fadeaway with 28 seconds left to snap the game's final tie as Illinois claimed an 80-77 victory over Missouri in the Braggin' Rights