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Syracuse Orange vs Illinois Fighting Illini Recap - Illinois Wins 73-44
Illinois blew out Syracuse on Tuesday, running up the score in a 73-44 win at State Farm Center.
Bettors who backed Illinois were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -13.0 at sportsbooks.
Illinois got 17 points from Terrence Shannon Jr. and another 15 points from Coleman Hawkins. Coleman Hawkins contributed 10 assists, while Coleman Hawkins cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Syracuse got 9 points from Judah Mintz in a losing cause and another 9 points from Jesse Edwards. Judah Mintz contributed 5 assists for them, while Jesse Edwards had 17 rebounds.
Illinois led at halftime, $HalfScore.
The rebound battle favored Illinois as they grabbed 41 boards, while Syracuse only had 40
Illinois heads into a battle against Maryland. Syracuse, meanwhile, will have their next action against Notre Dame.