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Missouri Downs Illinois 81-78 - Match Report
Missouri got 18 points from Dru Smith as they ran past Illinois 81-78 on Saturday at Mizzou Arena.
Missouri was the ATS victor, as they covered the +3.5-point spread as an underdog.
Xavier Pinson had 17 points for Missouri and Javon Pickett chipped in with 14 points. Xavier Pinson had 5 assists for them, while Kobe Brown was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Illinois got 36 points from Ayo Dosunmu in a losing cause and another 19 points from Kofi Cockburn. Andre Curbelo contributed 4 assists for them, while Kofi Cockburn had 6 rebounds.
Missouri led at halftime, $HalfScore.
The rebound battle favored Missouri as they grabbed 31 boards, while Illinois only had 20
Missouri looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Prairie View A&M. Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Minnesota.