In a game that neither team seemed to want to win, Illinois defeated Missouri for the eight straight “Bragging Rights” game at St. Louis’ Scottrade Center, ironically sponsored by the equally lackluster Busch Light. Forty minutes of scrappy Midwestern ball ended when Lawrence foibled his chance to drive in the buzzer beater. With 7.4 seconds left, the sophomore dribbled the ball off of his foot as he attempted to build the final attack.  After this week’s loss to Miami(OH), Illinois will likely use this win to return to thinking that they are awesome. Chants of “BCS! BCS!” rang through the arena shortly after the final whistle. Stay classy, [Fighting Redacted].

Illinois 59-Missouri 58