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Illinois Defeats Northwestern 73-66 - Recap
Illinois got 19 points from Kofi Cockburn en route to a 73-66 victory over Northwestern on Sunday at State Farm Center.
Illinois did not, however, defeat Northwestern against the spread, which closed at -10.5 at most sportsbooks.
Illinois got 19 points from Alfonso Plummer and another 14 points from RJ Melendez. Trent Frazier contributed 6 assists, while Kofi Cockburn cleaned the glass with 15 rebounds.
Northwestern got 16 points from Ty Berry in a losing cause and another 12 points from Chase Audige. Chase Audige contributed 3 assists for them, while Chase Audige had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Illinois were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
The rebound battle favored Illinois as they grabbed 43 boards, while Northwestern only had 27
Illinois looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Rutgers. Northwestern will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Purdue.