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Illinois caught fire from long range and cruised to a 90-77 win over No. 19 Arkansas Thursday in the Thanksgiving Hoops Showcase in at T-Mobile Arena in Kansas City. The Illini feasted from the 3-point line, going 15 for 31 from beyond the arc.
Kasparas Jakucinis scored 15 of his game-high 23 points in the second half to pace the Illini. Tomislav Ivisic added 21 points and 10 rebounds. Kylan Boswell scored 18 points and dished out a team-high six assists.