Illinois 78, Maryland 67

Freshman @TheReal_TJones had career day at @TheGarden.

18 pts
4 rebs
6 FG
3 3FG
2 stls
22 mins.

Most importantly, ☝️ #Illini win. pic.twitter.com/9nGMVcSgcE

— Illinois Basketball (@IlliniMBB) January 26, 2019

Freshman guard Tevian Jones had career highs in points (18), field goals made (6-12), three-pointers made (4-9), rebounds (4, tied) and minutes (22) against Maryland.

Jones had scored 28 points on the season before scoring 18 against Maryland.

— Illini Stats & Notes (@IlliniStats) January 26, 2019

#Illini snap a 15-game skid against ranked opponents. Had lost 18 of last 19 away from Champaign.

Big win. Step forward. Tev showed what he can be. So much upside. Feliz, Ayo, defense... Many other positives today.

And the Illini closed.

— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) January 26, 2019

LOL Ayo getting some love from his teammates. pic.twitter.com/r2tcvDUe5B

— Robert (@ALionEye) January 26, 2019