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Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Illinois Fighting Illini Recap - Illinois Wins 80-52
Eastern Illinois was run off the court by Illinois on Monday as they blasted them 80-52 at State Farm Center.
Illinois did not, however, defeat Eastern Illinois against the spread, which closed at -29.5 at most sportsbooks.
Illinois got 18 points from Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn and another 16 points from Terrence Shannon Jr.. Marcus Domask contributed 3 assists, while Amani Hansberry cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Eastern Illinois got 10 points from Kooper Jacobi in a losing cause and another 9 points from Jordan Booker. Jordan Booker contributed 2 assists for them, while Kooper Jacobi had 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Illinois were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 46-34.
Next game, Illinois takes its act home to face Oakland looking for another win. For Eastern Illinois, they head home to face Monmouth (IL).