strikeouts since punching out seven over 5.0 frames on May 2, 2023, vs. Southern California, while at Long Beach State.
» Ben Plumley tossed 2.0 scoreless innings in relief and allowed just one hit and struck out three.
» Has allowed just one earned run in his last 6.0 innings (3 G).
» The Illinois pitching staff combined to strike out 14 Missouri hitters.
» Illinois went 8-for-19 (.421) with runners in scoring position.
» Illinois pitchers limited Missouri to just 2-for-12 (.167) with runners in scoring position.
» Illinois pitchers faced 39 Missouri hitters in the game, allowing five ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out 14.
» The Fighting Illini drew eight walks from Missouri pitching.
» Illinois snapped a brief two-game losing streak to Missouri tonight.
» Largest margin of victory over the Tigers since winning by 10 on May 4, 1983, in a contest played in Champaign.
