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Preview the Feb 18 matchup between the Illinois Fighting Illini and USC Trojans with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andrej Stojakovic scored 22 points to lead seven players in double figures and No. 10 Illinois routed Southern California 101-65 on Wednesday night for its 14th win in 16 games. Blue and orange-clad fans were out in force for the Fighting Illini's first game against the Trojans in Los Angeles since 1975.