Illinois' Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (2) goes up for a basket between Little Rock's Ante Beljan and Jordan Jefferson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)

Illinois' Tomislav Ivisic (13) shoots over Oakland's Tuongthach Gatkek (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)

Little Rock head coach Darrell Walker reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Little Rock on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)

Illinois' Kylan Boswell (4) goes up for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Little Rock, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)

Illinois' Will Riley (7) shoot over Oakland's Isaiah Lewis (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)