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Illinois Defeats Ohio 77-75 - Recap
Illinois got 27 points from Ayo Dosunmu en route to a 77-75 victory over Ohio on Friday at State Farm Center.
Illinois did not, however, defeat Ohio against the spread, which closed at -15.5 at most sportsbooks.
Kofi Cockburn had 13 points for Illinois and Da'Monte Williams chipped in with 11 points. Ayo Dosunmu had 8 assists for them, while Kofi Cockburn was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
Ohio got 31 points from Jason Preston in a losing cause and another 20 points from Ben Vander Plas. Jason Preston contributed 8 assists for them, while Dwight Wilson III had 8 rebounds.
Illinois led at halftime, $HalfScore.
The rebound battle favored Illinois as they grabbed 42 boards, while Ohio only had 22
Illinois looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Baylor. Ohio will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Cleveland State.