Iowa Falls 65-54 Against Illinois - Game Recap
Iowa Falls 65-54 Against Illinois - Game Recap
Meyers Leonard scored 22 points and added 14 rebounds for a double-double, leading Illinois over Iowa, 65-54, on Sunday at University of Illinois Assembly Hall.
Bettors who backed Illinois were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of 6.5 at sportsbooks.
Illinois got 17 points from Brandon Paul and another 12 points from D.J. Richardson. Sam Maniscalco contributed 4 assists, while Meyers Leonard cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.
Iowa got 22 points from Matt Gatens in a losing cause and another 10 points from Roy Devyn Marble. Roy Devyn Marble contributed 6 assists for them, while Zach McCabe had 7 rebounds.
Illinois hit the break leading 34-23 before taking care of business in the second half.
Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-27.
