ncaab Game Recap
UCLA Bruins vs Illinois Fighting Illini Wrap - Illinois Wins 83-78
Illinois grabbed a 83-78 win over UCLA on Tuesday, behind a 24-point effort from Kasparas Jakucionis at State Farm Center.
Illinois did not, however, defeat UCLA against the spread, which closed at -6.5 at most sportsbooks.
Illinois got 16 points from Tomislav Ivisic and another 11 points from Kylan Boswell. Kasparas Jakucionis contributed 4 assists, while Kasparas Jakucionis cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
UCLA got 25 points from Tyler Bilodeau in a losing cause and another 14 points from Kobe Johnson. Dylan Andrews contributed 7 assists for them, while Sebastian Mack had 6 rebounds.
Illinois led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-21.
Next game, Illinois takes its act home to face Michigan State looking for another win. For UCLA, they head on the road to face Indiana.