On his quest for winning, Andrej Stojakovic leads Illini to Sweet Sixteen: 'I'm jumping out of my soul'
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Key Points:
- Andrej Stojakovic, who had never watched a full NCAA Tournament game before, led Illinois to a 76-55 victory over VCU in the second round, scoring a team-high 21 points.
- His performance helped Illinois advance to the Sweet Sixteen for the second time in three seasons, marking a significant step forward for the program.
- Stojakovic energized the team by scoring the final 11 points of the first half, including a personal 9-0 run that gave Illinois a 35-28 lead at halftime.
- His confident and intense play, including a memorable and-one moment followed by a spirited reaction toward VCU fans, provided the momentum Illinois needed to pull away in the second half.
