Photos: Illinois retains Braggin' Rights in 80-77 win over Mizzou
The University of Illinois keeps their Braggin' Rights after defeating Mizzou 80-77 in the annual game on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Enterprise Center in 51şÚÁĎ, Mo.Â
Illinois forward Will Riley leaps into the air and grasps for the ball in the first half on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in a game against the University of Missouri at Enterprise Center in 51şÚÁĎ, Mo.
The Illinois men’s basketball team poses with the Braggin’ Rights trophy after defeating Missouri 80-77 in the rivalry game on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Enterprise Center.
Illinois fans celebrate after the Illini beat Missouri 80-77 in the annual Braggin' Rights game on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Enterprise Center.
Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis, left, passes the ball as he is challenged by Missouri guard Trent Pierce in the second half of the Braggin’ Rights rivalry game on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Enterprise Center.
Missouri guard Anthony Robinson II drives down the court as he his defended against Illinois guard Kylan Boswell in the first half on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Enterprise Center in 51şÚÁĎ, Mo.
Illinois guard Kylan Boswell drives to the paint for a layup as he is fouled by Missouri guard Jacob Crews in the second half on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Enterprise Center in 51şÚÁĎ, Mo.
Missouri guard Tony Perkins dunks in the first half as he is defended by Illinois forward Ben Humrichous during the Braggin’ Rights rivalry game on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Enterprise Center.
Illinois forward Ben Humrichous defends against Missouri guard Mark Mitchell as he looks to go towards the basket in the first half on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Enterprise Center in 51şÚÁĎ, Mo.
Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic attempts to block Missouri guard Tamar Bates' shot in the second half on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Enterprise Center in 51şÚÁĎ, Mo.
Missouri guard Tony Perkins puts back a rebound for a dunk in the second half against Illinois on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Enterprise Center in 51şÚÁĎ, Mo.
Missouri's Trent Pierce, left, and Illinois' Ben Humrichous fall while battling for a loose ball in the second half of the Braggin' Rights game on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Enterprise Center.
Missouri fans celebrate after guard Jacob Crews hit a three-pointer in the second half on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Enterprise Center in 51şÚÁĎ, Mo.
Illinois forward Will Riley drives to the paint while being guarded by Missouri guard Tamar Bates in the second half on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Enterprise Center in 51şÚÁĎ, Mo.
Missouri guard Mark Mitchell celebrates after scoring in the second half on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Enterprise Center in 51şÚÁĎ, Mo.
Illinois guard Tre White defends Missouri guard Anthony Robinson II as he cuts back in the first half on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Enterprise Center in 51şÚÁĎ, Mo.
Spectators look on as Missouri takes on Illinois in the Braggin' Rights game on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Enterprise Center in 51şÚÁĎ, Mo.
Illinois forward Ben Humrichous defends Missouri guard Trent Pierce in the first half on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Enterprise Center in 51şÚÁĎ, Mo.
Illinois forward Morez Johnson Jr. lays flat on the floor after being fouled in the second half on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Enterprise Center in 51şÚÁĎ, Mo.
Missouri guard Trent Pierce attempts to dunk over Illinois forward Morez Johnson Jr. in the second half on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Enterprise Center in 51şÚÁĎ, Mo.
Missouri guard Tony Perkins has the ball stripped from him by Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic in the first half on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Enterprise Center in 51şÚÁĎ, Mo.
Missouri guard Tamar Bates drives the ball towards the paint in the first half on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Enterprise Center in 51şÚÁĎ, Mo.
Illinois' head coach Brad Underwood challenges the referee after a call went in Missouri's favor in the second half on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Enterprise Center in 51şÚÁĎ, Mo.
Missouri's head coach Dennis Gates signals to his team in the second half on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Enterprise Center in 51şÚÁĎ, Mo.
Missouri gathers at center court after Peyton Marshall, center, received a technical foul in the first half on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Enterprise Center in 51şÚÁĎ, Mo.
Missouri guard Tony Perkins clutches the ball as he is challenged by Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic in the second half on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Enterprise Center in 51şÚÁĎ, Mo.
Illinois forward Will Riley attempts a three-pointer in the second half on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Enterprise Center in 51şÚÁĎ, Mo.
Missouri guard Tamar Bates is defended by Illinois guard Tre White in the second half of the Braggin’ Rights rivalry game on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Enterprise Center.
Illinois's head coach Brad Underwood celebrates after his team won the 44th annual Braggin' Rights game on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Enterprise Center in 51şÚÁĎ, Mo.
Missouri gathers at center court after center Peyton Marshall, center right, received a technical foul in the first half on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Enterprise Center in 51şÚÁĎ, Mo.
Zachary Linhares
Photographer
After back-to-back blowouts the past two years, a thrilling Braggin' Rights game was a win for all involved.
Missouri had two late shots to beat or tie Illinois but fell in 51şÚÁĎ for the second year in a row.Â
The Mizzou Tigers (10-1), winners of 10 straight, put their streak on the line Sunday at noon as they face the Illinois Fighting Illini (7-3) at Enterprise Center.
