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Illinois Downs Alabama A&M 68-47 - Match Report
Alabama A&M was run off the court by Illinois on Saturday as they blasted them 68-47 at State Farm Center.
Matthew Mayer had 21 points for Illinois and Terrence Shannon Jr. chipped in with 18 points. Coleman Hawkins had 4 assists for them, while Sencire Harris was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Alabama A&M got a 13-point performance from Garrett Hicks, who was supported by 12 points from Messiah Thompson. Dailin Smith had 2 assists in a losing cause for Alabama A&M, while Olisa Blaise Akonobi grabbed 12 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Illinois were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
The rebound battle favored Illinois as they grabbed 40 boards, while Alabama A&M only had 31
Illinois heads into a battle against Missouri. Alabama A&M, meanwhile, will have their next action against Vanderbilt.