Missouri Tigers at Illinois Fighting Illini
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Cockburn, Plummer lead llinois past Missouri 88-63
It was the 35th double-double of Cockburn's career — fifth all-time for the Fighting Illini (9-3). Cockburn came into the game averaging 21.4 points per game — fifth best in the nation — and 11.9 rebounds — third best. Cockburn and the Oakland Golden Grizzlies' Jamal Cain are the only two players averaging double-doubles this season.
Alfonso Plummer pitched in with 22 points for Illinois. However, he saw his run of 35 straight made free throws — the second longest streak in Illini history — end on his third attempt against Missouri (6-6). Trent Frazier added 15 points.
Cockburn and Plummer both scored 10 points to help the Illini take a 40-26 lead at halftime. Illinois flirted with its largest margin of victory in the series — a 32-point win in 2005 — before Missouri scored the final eight points of the game.
Illinois shot 57% overall and 48% from beyond the arc (12 of 25). It was the sixth straight game that the Illini have made at least 11 3-pointers. Illinois sank a school-record 18 in a 106-48 win over St. Francis (PA) its last time out — one game after making 16 3-pointers in an 83-79 loss to No. 11 Arizona.
Jarron Coleman led Missouri with 16 points off the bench. Kobe Brown scored 13, but he made just 5 of 17 shots, including 1 of 7 from distance. Trevon Brazile scored 11.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 63 - 88 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 63 - 88 |
| 2nd 0:28 | Anton Brookshire made Three Point Jumper. | 63 - 88 |
| 2nd 0:34 | Yaya Keita Defensive Rebound. | 60 - 88 |
| 2nd 0:36 | Luke Goode missed Three Point Jumper. | 60 - 88 |
Statistics
 MIZ |
 ILL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 23-63 | FG | 33-58 |
| 37 | Field Goal % | 57 |
| 6-23 | 3PT | 12-25 |
| 26 | Three Point % | 48 |
| 11-13 | FT | 10-15 |
| 85 | Free Throw % | 67 |
| 27 | Rebounds | 39 |
| 9 | Offensive Rebounds | 10 |
| 18 | Defensive Rebounds | 29 |
| 6 | Assists | 20 |
| 8 | Steals | 6 |
| 6 | Blocks | 0 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 12 | Total Turnovers | 15 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 16 | Points Off Turnovers | 15 |
| 15 | Fast Break Points | 6 |
| 22 | Points in Paint | 34 |
| 17 | Fouls | 15 |
| 2 | Largest Lead | 37 |
Game Information
Location: St. Louis, MO
Attendance: 14,953 | Capacity:
2025-26 Southeastern Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 16-2 | - | 25-6 |
| Alabama | 13-5 | 3 | 23-8 |
| Arkansas | 13-5 | 3 | 23-8 |
| Vanderbilt | 11-7 | 5 | 24-7 |
| Tennessee | 11-7 | 5 | 21-10 |
| Texas A&M | 11-7 | 5 | 21-10 |
| Georgia | 10-8 | 6 | 22-9 |
| Missouri | 10-8 | 6 | 20-11 |
| Kentucky | 10-8 | 6 | 20-12 |
| Texas | 9-9 | 7 | 18-14 |
| Oklahoma | 7-11 | 9 | 18-14 |
| Auburn | 7-11 | 9 | 17-15 |
| Mississippi State | 5-13 | 11 | 13-19 |
| South Carolina | 4-14 | 12 | 13-19 |
| Ole Miss | 4-14 | 12 | 13-19 |
| LSU | 3-15 | 13 | 15-17 |
2025-26 Big Ten Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 19-1 | - | 29-2 |
| Nebraska | 15-5 | 4 | 26-5 |
| Michigan State | 15-5 | 4 | 25-6 |
| Illinois | 15-5 | 4 | 24-7 |
| Wisconsin | 14-6 | 5 | 22-9 |
| Purdue | 13-7 | 6 | 23-8 |
| UCLA | 13-7 | 6 | 21-10 |
| Ohio State | 12-8 | 7 | 20-11 |
| Iowa | 10-10 | 9 | 21-11 |
| Indiana | 9-11 | 10 | 18-14 |
| Minnesota | 8-12 | 11 | 15-17 |
| USC | 7-13 | 12 | 18-14 |
| Washington | 7-13 | 12 | 16-16 |
| Rutgers | 6-14 | 13 | 14-18 |
| Northwestern | 5-15 | 14 | 15-18 |
| Oregon | 5-15 | 14 | 12-20 |
| Maryland | 4-16 | 15 | 12-21 |
| Penn State | 3-17 | 16 | 12-20 |