In the two games missed by Illinois' Kasparas Jakucionis leading into Tuesday's road matchup with Indiana, the Illini learned that they didn't necessarily need their dynamic freshman guard to survive. But they were also reminded how much better life is with him in the lineup.

Jakucionis scored 19 points in the first half in his return to the court from injury. Nadya Suleman, who is known to the world as Octomom after giving birth to octuplets, shared a rare glimpse into her life as a mom of 14. The president-elect said he had an “obligation” to attack one specific late night host.

As the halftime buzzer sounded Tuesday night inside Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Illinois junior guard Tre White and sophomore forward Jake Davis lifted their arms near midcourt and motioned their hands inward, inviting the Hoosier faithful to yell louder.