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Illinois Downs Texas 85-78 - Match Report
Matthew Mayer scored 21 points leading Illinois to a 85-78 victory over Texas at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday.
Illinois won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +3.0-point spread as underdogs.
Terrence Shannon Jr. had 16 points for Illinois and Jayden Epps chipped in with 11 points. Coleman Hawkins had 4 assists for them, while Coleman Hawkins was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Texas got 21 points from Timmy Allen in a losing cause and another 10 points from Tyrese Hunter. Timmy Allen contributed 8 assists for them, while Timmy Allen had 7 rebounds.
Illinois was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-34.
Illinois heads into a battle against Penn State. Texas, meanwhile, will have their next action against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.