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Penn State Defeats Illinois 83-70 - Recap
Penn State grabbed a 83-70 win over Illinois on Saturday, behind a 24-point effort from Payton Banks at State Farm Center.
Penn State was the ATS victor, as they covered the +4.5-point spread as an underdog.
Penn State got 21 points from Lamar Stevens and another 19 points from Tony Carr. Tony Carr contributed 3 assists, while Mike Watkins cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Illinois got a 14-point performance from Malcolm Hill, who was supported by 12 points from Jalen Coleman-Lands. Te'Jon Lucas had 7 assists in a losing cause for Illinois, while Michael Finke grabbed 5 rebounds.
Penn State led at halftime, 41-30.
Penn State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 26-20.
Penn State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Nebraska. Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track at Iowa.