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Illinois vs Grand Canyon Final: 83-71 - Recap
Illinois got a 23-point performance from Kofi Cockburn, who added 14 rebounds as Illinois ran past Grand Canyon 83-71 on Friday at Grand Canyon University Arena.
Illinois won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -6.5-point spread as favorites.
Illinois got 21 points from Andres Feliz and another 11 points from Alan Griffin. Ayo Dosunmu contributed 6 assists, while Kofi Cockburn cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.
Grand Canyon got a 18-point performance from Isiah Brown, who was supported by 14 points from Jovan Blacksher Jr.. Carlos Johnson had 3 assists in a losing cause for Grand Canyon, while Isiah Brown grabbed 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Illinois were victorious, as the score was 41-38 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Illinois as they grabbed 46 boards, while Grand Canyon only had 23
Illinois heads into a battle against Arizona. Grand Canyon, meanwhile, will have their next action against San Diego State.