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Illinois Fighting Illini vs Purdue Boilermakers Wrap - Purdue Wins 83-78
Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 23 points leading Purdue to a 83-78 victory over Illinois at Mackey Arena on Friday.
Purdue won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -10.0-point spread.
Purdue got 17 points from Lance Jones and another 14 points from Braden Smith. Braden Smith contributed 6 assists, while Zach Edey cleaned the glass with 15 rebounds.
Illinois got 26 points from Marcus Domask in a losing cause and another 18 points from Quincy Guerrier. Coleman Hawkins contributed 6 assists for them, while Quincy Guerrier had 10 rebounds.
Purdue led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Purdue had a 40-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Purdue looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Nebraska. Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Michigan State.