Brent Yarina, BTN.com Senior Editor, December 21, 2013
For the first time since 2008, Illinois has Braggin' Rights. The Illini held off rival Missouri, 65-64, in a thrilling back-and-forth affair Saturday at Scottrade Center. The win snapped the Illini's four-game losing streak in the series and also marked the Tigers first loss of the season. See reaction to the victory in this post.
Illinois senior Joseph Bertrand has some fun with former teammates who went 0-4 in the rivalry.
https://twitter.com/iJoeTales/status/414558967138766848
Former Illinois star Brandon Paul was a nervous wreck watching this one.
me during the end of the game #BraggingRightsGame #Illinois #Illini #Winners #BraggingRights #TURNUP #ILLIN… https://t.co/Gm8K4PKabJ
— Brandon Paul (@BP3) December 22, 2013
Jon Groce celebrates with players in the locker room.
Senior and first-year Illini Jon Ekey, on first Braggin Rights game.
One of the most exciting games I have ever played in. We got that trophy back to were it belongs #ILL
— Jon Ekey (@Jon_Ekey) December 22, 2013
How excited was Rayvonte Rice following the win? This excited.
And here's the Illini with the trophy:
Bet this feels real nice, #Illini fans. pic.twitter.com/ppXySqdEoX
— Brent Yarina (@BTNBrentYarina) December 22, 2013
