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Illinois Aims to End 90-Year UConn Drought | Illinois Fighting Illini Basketball News
Illinois basketball is poised to break a nearly 90-year losing streak against UConn in a historic December showdown at the United Center. After heartbreaking losses in March Madness and the Final Four, the Illini are determined to dethrone the Huskies — who boast a perfect 5-0 record against them since 1938. Led by coach Brad Underwood and featuring returning stars like Andrej Stojakovic and the Ivisic twins, Illinois faces a loaded UConn squad anchored by rising sophomore Braylon Mullins and veterans Solo Ball and Silas Demaray Jr. This game isn’t just about pride — it’s about rewriting…
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