Dec 6, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) goes up to dunk the ball but goes off the back of the rim against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images | Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

After the massive win against Missouri, Illinois basketball forward Andrej Stojakovic dropped a 'Merry f*****g Christmas' to Brad Underwood.

Missouri had zero answers for what was going on. Illinois was suffocating from the opening tip. Throughout the game, the announcers were trying to make excuses for the Tigers with injuries and whatnot, but this was a good old fashioned butt whooping by the Orange and Blue.

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Check out the best moments between the Missouri Tigers and the No. 20 Illinois Fighting Illini! Even though Jake Paul was smashed by Anthony Joshua, he left Miami with the respect of the boxing community — including that of Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn.

The Illinois Fighting Illini and Missouri Tigers tangle on neutral hardwood at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri, Monday at 8 p.m. ET.

After the loss to Illinois, Missouri coach Dennis Gates said he couldn’t repeat what he said to the team because he wanted everyone to have a happy holiday.

The Illinois Fighting Illini's Zvonimir Ivisic cut baseline for an alley-oop against the Missouri Tigers. Even though Jake Paul was smashed by Anthony Joshua, he left Miami with the respect of the boxing community — including that of Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn.