Illinois showcases offensive strength in exhibition match against Cincinnati

Illinois scored over 100 points in its first exhibition match, defeating Cincinnati. Andrej Stojakovic led Illinois with 24 points, while teammates Stefan Vaaks, Quentin Coleman, and Ethan Brown also contributed significantly. Although the offense excelled, concerns arose over defensive performance, allowing Cincinnati to tally 96 points. Tylen Riley was a standout for the Bearcats, recording a double-double with 31 points and 13 assists. Illinois aims to improve its defense in upcoming exhibition games, with a match against Baylor next week.

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