The Fighting Illini started very slow last night in the match-up against Purdue.  However, by the end of the 1st half, the energy was flying.  Malcolm Hill hit a huge 3-pointer to give the Illini a 2-point lead at halftime.  The two teams then went back and forth in the 2nd half, but Illinois went on to win the ball game, 66-57.  Malcolm Hill led Illinois with 18 points, while Leron Black scored 15 points with 13 rebounds.  Illinois will be on the road this Saturday to Minnesota.

– Mark Myre