ncaab Game Recap
Maryland Terrapins vs Illinois Fighting Illini Wrap - Maryland Wins 62-56
Maryland grabbed a 62-56 win over Illinois on Saturday, behind a 19-point effort from Anthony Cowan at State Farm Center.
Maryland won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +4.0-point spread as underdogs.
Jaylen Brantley had 12 points for Maryland and Melo Trimble chipped in with 12 points. Melo Trimble had 5 assists for them, while Anthony Cowan was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Illinois got 15 points from Maverick Morgan in a losing cause and another 14 points from Leron Black. Te'Jon Lucas contributed 4 assists for them, while Leron Black had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Illinois were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Maryland had a 35-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Maryland heads into a battle against Iowa. Illinois, meanwhile, will have their next action against Purdue.