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Illinois vs Southern Final: 102-55 - Recap

Southern was run off the court by Illinois on Friday as they blasted them 102-55 at State Farm Center.

Aaron Jordan had 17 points for Illinois and Mark Alstork chipped in with 17 points. Leron Black had 4 assists for them, while Mark Alstork was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

Southern got a 21-point performance from Jared Sam, who was supported by 7 points from Patrick Smith. Emanual Shepherd had 2 assists in a losing cause for Southern, while Jared Sam grabbed 11 rebounds.

Illinois was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-25.

Next game, Illinois takes its act home to face Tennessee-Martin looking for another win. For Southern, they head on the road to face Marshall.