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Wagler Scores 46 In Illini Win At #4 Purdue

WJBD Staff
Jan 26, 2026 | 6:42 AM

Keaton Wagler scored a career-high 46 points, making nine 3-pointers, as No. 11 Illinois beat No. 4 Purdue 88-82 on Saturday. Wagler, a freshman guard, shot 13 for 17 overall, 9 of 11 from 3-point range and 11 of 13 on free throws. David Mirkovic added 12 points and eight rebounds for the Illini. Braden Smith led the Boilermakers (17-3, 7-2) with 27 points and 12 assists. Trey Kaufman-Renn added 12 points for Purdue, which lost its second consecutive game. The Illini hit 18 of 38 3-pointers while Purdue was 7 of 19.

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