Gonzaga vs Illinois Wrap - Illinois Wins 82-75
Gonzaga vs Illinois Wrap - Illinois Wins 82-75
Meyers Leonard scored 21 points leading Illinois to an 82-75 victory over Gonzaga at University of Illinois Assembly Hall on Saturday.
Illinois was a 3-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Illinois got 19 points from D.J. Richardson and another 13 points from Brandon Paul. Sam Maniscalco contributed 6 assists, while Meyers Leonard cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Gonzaga got 19 points from Elias Harris in a losing cause and another 16 points from Robert Sacre. Kevin Pangos contributed 3 assists for them, while Elias Harris had 8 rebounds.
Illinois led at halftime, 38-36.
The rebound battle favored Illinois as they grabbed 30 boards, while Gonzaga only had 27.
