Illinois survives scare from IUPUI 85-77
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Malcolm Hill scored 23 of his 32 points in the second half to help Illinois hold off IUPUI 85-77 on Tuesday night.
Illinois (7-3) shot 55 percent from the field and 7 of 16 from 3-point range.
The Illini opened with a 10-0 run but committed eight turnovers, allowing IUPUI to rally to a 42-41 halftime lead.
Mike Thorne Jr. hit a jumper, Hill dunked and Illinois pulled ahead in the second half by shooting 60 percent from the field.