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Illinois Defeats Wisconsin 80-67 - Recap
Illinois got 37 points and 12 rebounds from Kofi Cockburn en route to a 80-67 victory over Wisconsin on Wednesday at State Farm Center.
Illinois won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -6.5-point spread as favorites.
Illinois got 14 points from Jacob Grandison and another 7 points from Andre Curbelo. Trent Frazier contributed 7 assists, while Kofi Cockburn cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Wisconsin got a 22-point performance from Johnny Davis, who was supported by 14 points from Tyler Wahl. Chucky Hepburn had 2 assists in a losing cause for Wisconsin, while Johnny Davis grabbed 15 rebounds.
Illinois was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Wisconsin as they grabbed 38 boards, while Illinois only had 35
Illinois looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Indiana. Wisconsin will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Penn State.