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Northwestern Downs Illinois 96-91 - Match Report
Boo Buie went off for 29 points and added 3 rebounds leading Northwestern over Illinois, 96-91, on Wednesday at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
Northwestern won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +4.0-point spread as underdogs.
Brooks Barnhizer had 23 points for Northwestern and Ty Berry chipped in with 14 points. Boo Buie had 7 assists for them, while Matthew Nicholson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Illinois got a 22-point performance from Coleman Hawkins, who was supported by 22 points from Marcus Domask. Marcus Domask had 6 assists in a losing cause for Illinois, while Coleman Hawkins grabbed 13 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Northwestern were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
The rebound battle favored Illinois as they grabbed 44 boards, while Northwestern only had 31
Northwestern looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Ohio State. Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Indiana.