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Nebraska Falls 81-71 Against Illinois - Game Recap
Illinois got 29 points from Trent Frazier en route to a 81-71 victory over Nebraska on Tuesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Illinois won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -12.5-point spread.
Illinois got 16 points from Kofi Cockburn and another 12 points from Jacob Grandison. Trent Frazier contributed 5 assists, while Kofi Cockburn cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
Nebraska got 19 points from Bryce McGowens in a losing cause and another 14 points from Alonzo Verge Jr.. Alonzo Verge Jr. contributed 9 assists for them, while Derrick Walker had 7 rebounds.
Illinois was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-31.
Illinois looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Michigan. Nebraska will aim to get back on the winning track at Purdue.