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MGM Grand Main Event Heavyweight - Illinois vs UCLA Final: 79-70 - Recap
Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 29 points and added 10 rebounds for a double-double, leading Illinois over UCLA, 79-70, on Friday at T-Mobile Arena.
Illinois won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +3.5-point spread as underdogs.
Dain Dainja had 13 points for Illinois and Matthew Mayer chipped in with 11 points. Coleman Hawkins had 7 assists for them, while Terrence Shannon Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
UCLA got 22 points from Tyger Campbell in a losing cause and another 20 points from Jaime Jaquez Jr.. Jaime Jaquez Jr. contributed 5 assists for them, while Jaime Jaquez Jr. had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed UCLA were victorious, as the score was 37-29 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Illinois as they grabbed 33 boards, while UCLA only had 30
Illinois looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Lindenwood. UCLA will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Pepperdine.