ncaab Game Recap
Illinois Falls 82-72 Against USC - Game Recap
Desmond Claude poured in 31 points for USC on Saturday, as they defeated Illinois 82-72 at State Farm Center.
Bettors who backed USC were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +12.5 at sportsbooks.
Wesley Yates III had 15 points for USC and Rashaun Agee chipped in with 13 points. Chibuzo Agbo had 3 assists for them, while Rashaun Agee was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Illinois got a 15-point performance from Ben Humrichous, who was supported by 11 points from Tre White. Kylan Boswell had 6 assists in a losing cause for Illinois, while Kylan Boswell grabbed 8 rebounds.
USC trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.
The rebound battle favored Illinois as they grabbed 34 boards, while USC only had 32
USC heads into a battle against Iowa. Illinois, meanwhile, will have their next action against Indiana.