Keaton Wagler’s career effort helps No. 11 Illinois outlast No. 4 Purdue

Keaton Wagler poured in a career-high 46 points and his teammates drilled four consecutive 3-point attempts down the stretch to rally No. 11 Illinois to an 88-82 Big Ten victory over No. 4 Purdue on Saturday afternoon in West Lafayette, Ind.

Wagler finished 13 of 17 from the field, an Illinois record 9 of 11 from 3-point range and 11 of 13 at the line to set the Mackey Arena record for points by a visiting player. David Mirkovic added 12 points and eight rebounds as Illinois (17-3, 8-1)...