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Iowa Falls 74-72 Against Illinois - Game Recap
Kofi Cockburn scored 21 points and added 14 rebounds for a double-double, leading Illinois over Iowa, 74-72, on Sunday at State Farm Center.
Illinois earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -3.5-point spread.
Illinois got 15 points from Alfonso Plummer and another 14 points from Andre Curbelo. Andre Curbelo contributed 6 assists, while Kofi Cockburn cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.
Iowa got a 22-point performance from Keegan Murray, who was supported by 17 points from Tony Perkins. Tony Perkins had 5 assists in a losing cause for Iowa, while Tony Perkins grabbed 12 rebounds.
Illinois was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Illinois as they grabbed 38 boards, while Iowa only had 34