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Illinois Downs Northwestern 81-56 - Match Report
Northwestern was run off the court by Illinois on Thursday as they blasted them 81-56 at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
Bettors who backed Illinois were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -6.5 at sportsbooks.
Illinois got 18 points from Kofi Cockburn and another 15 points from Ayo Dosunmu. Andre Curbelo contributed 7 assists, while Kofi Cockburn cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Northwestern got a 11-point performance from Robbie Beran, who was supported by 9 points from Pete Nance. Robbie Beran had 4 assists in a losing cause for Northwestern, while Robbie Beran grabbed 5 rebounds.
Illinois trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.
The rebound battle favored Illinois as they grabbed 38 boards, while Northwestern only had 25
Illinois heads into a battle against Maryland. Northwestern, meanwhile, will have their next action against Ohio State.