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Recap - Illinois Defeats Northwestern 66-62
Illinois got a 26-point performance from Terrence Shannon Jr. as they ran past Northwestern 66-62 on Thursday at State Farm Center.
Illinois did not, however, defeat Northwestern against the spread, which closed at -7.5 at most sportsbooks.
Matthew Mayer had 14 points for Illinois and Coleman Hawkins chipped in with 6 points. Matthew Mayer had 2 assists for them, while Matthew Mayer was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Northwestern got a 35-point performance from Boo Buie, who was supported by 11 points from Brooks Barnhizer. Tydus Verhoeven had 2 assists in a losing cause for Northwestern, while Ty Berry grabbed 7 rebounds.
Illinois trailed at halftime, 37-20.
The rebound battle favored Illinois as they grabbed 36 boards, while Northwestern only had 29
Illinois heads into a battle against Ohio State. Northwestern, meanwhile, will have their next action against Maryland.