With Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer out of eligibility, the team has signed someone from the transfer portal that could help fill his shoes next season.

Illinois secured a 73-65 victory over Penn State at the Palestra. David Mirkovic scored 13 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while Kylan Boswell added 18 points for the Illini. Keaton Wagler contributed 16 points, and Zvonimir Ivisic blocked five shots. Penn State, now 9-5, struggled with its shooting, missing 30 of 38 3-point attempts. Illinois, now 11-3, dominated with a strong performance on the boards and at the free-throw line. They have won five of their last six games.

Berry Wallace scored 22 points including two free throws with 15.6 seconds left to lead Illinois to a 73-70 victory over No. 7 and previously undefeated Maryland. Maryland’s Saylor Poffenbarger missed a 3-point attempt at the buzzer. The Terrapins (14-1, 2-1 Big Ten) had won 42 straight games and were 78-1 over four seasons when leading going into the fourth quarter. Cearah Parchment had 17 points and eight rebounds and was 8 of 10 at the free-throw line for the Illini. It was the 11th consecutive win for Illinois (13-1, 3-0), which is off to the best start in program history.

Illinois kicker David Olano announced on X Thursday that he will enter the transfer portal for his final year of eligibility. 

(Information provided by Illinois Athletics)