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Bethune-Cookman Falls 85-52 Against Illinois - Game Recap

Illinois cruised to victory on Thursday, running Bethune-Cookman out of the gym and running up a 85-52 score at State Farm Center.

Dain Dainja had 22 points for Illinois and Terrence Shannon Jr. chipped in with 13 points. Coleman Hawkins had 4 assists for them, while Coleman Hawkins was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.

Bethune-Cookman got 13 points from Kevin Davis in a losing cause and another 12 points from Dylan Robertson. Zion Harmon contributed 3 assists for them, while Damani McEntire had 9 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 38-33.

Illinois looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Northwestern. Bethune-Cookman will aim to get back on the winning track at Florida A&M.