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Illinois rocks Tennessee—and a guitar—in Smashville

Illinois didn’t just win on the court—they made a statement in Nashville by smashing a custom guitar trophy after beating Tennessee 75-62. The Illini, fired up after a tough loss last week, showed serious grit and teamwork, shutting down Tennessee’s top scorers and getting big performances from Keaton Wagler and Tomislav Ivisic. The guitar, painted in both teams’ colors, didn’t survive the celebration—Tomislav Ivisic made sure of that! This win feels like a turning point for Illinois. What do you think: Is this the spark the Illini needed for a big Big Ten run? #Sports #IllinoisBasketball #Smashville