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Illinois Defeats Nicholls State 78-70 - Recap

Andres Feliz scored 23 points and added 11 rebounds for a double-double, leading Illinois over Nicholls State, 78-70, on Tuesday at State Farm Center.

Illinois got 21 points from Ayo Dosunmu and another 11 points from Giorgi Bezhanishvili. Trent Frazier contributed 4 assists, while Kofi Cockburn cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

Nicholls State got 25 points from Dexter McClanahan in a losing cause and another 16 points from Elvis Harvey Jr.. Kevin Johnson contributed 7 assists for them, while Warith Alatishe had 10 rebounds.

Illinois led at halftime, $HalfScore.

Illinois had a 50-18 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Illinois looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Grand Canyon. Nicholls State will aim to get back on the winning track at Pittsburgh.