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Illinois Fighting Illini vs Michigan Wolverines Wrap - Illinois Wins 88-73

Coleman Hawkins scored 21 points and added 10 rebounds for a double-double, leading Illinois over Michigan, 88-73, on Thursday at Crisler Center.

Illinois was a favorite by -2.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.

Illinois got 16 points from Quincy Guerrier and another 15 points from Ty Rodgers. Coleman Hawkins contributed 4 assists, while Quincy Guerrier cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.

Michigan got 20 points from Tarris Reed Jr. in a losing cause and another 16 points from Olivier Nkamhoua. Dug McDaniel contributed 6 assists for them, while Tarris Reed Jr. had 5 rebounds.

Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-25.

Illinois looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Rutgers. Michigan will aim to get back on the winning track at Purdue.