The Illini were 0-4 on the road, before they got a 72 to 67 win against Northwestern University last night.
Kendrick Nunn lead the Illini with a career high 25 points.
Turnovers were the difference in this one as Northwestern finished with 11, compared to three for Illinois.
That win put U of I at 12-6 overall ... and 2-3 in conference play.
Up next for Illinois, Indiana University Sunday at noon.