Illinois didn’t just beat Purdue—they outmuscled them on the boards, grabbing 14 more rebounds and flipping the game’s momentum every time Purdue looked ready to pull away. Even with Keaton Wagler’s jaw-dropping 46 points lighting up Mackey Arena, it was the Illini’s relentless fight for every loose ball that made the difference. Purdue shot the lights out and barely turned it over, but Illinois simply wanted it more. This wasn’t about luck or hot shooting—it was about grit and toughness. Do you think rebounding and hustle matter more than shooting in big games like this? #Sports #IllinoisBasketball #Purdue