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CBE Hall of Fame Classic - Illinois Defeats Kansas State 72-64 - Recap
Kofi Cockburn scored 23 points and added 13 rebounds for a double-double, leading Illinois over Kansas State, 72-64, on Tuesday at T-Mobile Center.
Bettors who backed Illinois were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -9.5.
Alfonso Plummer had 21 points for Illinois and Jacob Grandison chipped in with 8 points. Andre Curbelo had 7 assists for them, while Kofi Cockburn was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
Kansas State got a 19-point performance from Markquis Nowell, who was supported by 15 points from Nijel Pack. Selton Miguel had 4 assists in a losing cause for Kansas State, while Markquis Nowell grabbed 6 rebounds.
Illinois led at halftime, 34-32.
Illinois had a 37-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Illinois takes its act home to face UTRGV looking for another win. For Kansas State, they head home to face North Dakota.