FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: https://x.com/cody_illiniA huge non-conference win for the Illini! No. 14 Illinois took down No. 11 Texas Tech 81-77 in a nail-biter. Andrej Stojaković exploded for 23 points and sealed the win with a block on a potential tying three-pointer in the final seconds. Kylan Boswell chipped in 22 points, helping take the momentum and push Illinois when it mattered most. Illinois jumped out early with a 45-32 halftime lead. Texas Tech stormed back in the second half, cutting it close, but Illinois held on. This win is a statement for Illinois — showing they can close out tight games and beat ranked opponents at home. For Stojaković, it’s a breakout two-way performance and a welcoming to Illini Nation. For Boswell, a veteran guard stepping up big in the clutch and showing that Year 2 at Illinois can be even better than last season.Tune in with Cody Delmendo as he reacts to the win and asks the question - is Illinois now a Top 5 team in college basketball after this win without Tomislav Ivisic, Mihailo Petrovic, Brandon Lee, and Ty Rodgers?SUPPORT CODY: https://linktr.ee/cody_cubs