ncaab Game Recap
Michigan State Falls 79-74 to Illinois - Recap
Kofi Cockburn went off for 27 points and added 9 rebounds leading Illinois over Michigan State, 79-74, on Saturday at Jack Breslin Student Events Center.
Illinois was a favorite by -2.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Jacob Grandison had 24 points for Illinois and Trent Frazier chipped in with 12 points. Jacob Grandison had 5 assists for them, while Kofi Cockburn was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Michigan State got 26 points from Tyson Walker in a losing cause and another 15 points from A.J. Hoggard. A.J. Hoggard contributed 8 assists for them, while Julius Marble II had 10 rebounds.
Illinois was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Illinois had a 33-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Illinois takes its act home to face Ohio State looking for another win. For Michigan State, they head on the road to face Iowa.