Fighting Illini Stun Purdue Boilermakers Premium Story

Mike Davis (AP)
Mike Davis (AP)
By Jack Lyman
InsideIllini.com staff
Date: Dec 30, 2008

The Fighting Illini basketball team is for real. Facing a top 10 team on its home court, the Illini took the mighty Purdue Boilermakers to overtime, absorbed their best shots, and came away with a 71-67 victory. It was a total team effort as the Illini came up with big plays and buckets when needed most.

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