Dylan Harper scored 28 points and Ace Bailey added 18 as Rutgers defeated No. 23 Illinois 82-73.
Dylan Harper bounced back from an ankle injury to lead Rutgers to an 82-73 victory over No. 23 Illinois on Wednesday night. Harper, a freshman, poured in 28 points, going 11-of-12 from the free throw line, while also grabbing six rebounds and dishing out five assists. Fellow freshman Ace Bailey added 18 points and 11 rebounds for the Scarlet Knights (12-11, 5-7 Big Ten). This win marked Rutgers ' first victory over a ranked opponent since last February, when they defeated then-No. 9 Wisconsin.
Jeremiah Williams chipped in with 13 points for Rutgers, who have now won two out of their last three games. Illinois (15-8, 7-6), on the other hand, has dropped four of their last six games. Will Riley led the Illini with 20 points, and Ben Humrichous added 14. The Illini struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 6-of-28 on three-pointers. This marks the sixth consecutive game where Illinois has not shot above 30% from three-point range. Rutgers jumped out to a commanding 23-6 lead early in the game, but Illinois managed to claw their way back, taking their first lead at 48-47 with 13:06 remaining. The game remained tight until the final minutes, with Harper's steal and subsequent three-pointer giving Rutgers a 66-62 advantage with 6:34 left. Rutgers' ability to convert from the free throw line proved crucial, as they made 28 of their 34 attempts. Up next, Illinois will face Minnesota on Saturday, while Rutgers will travel to face No. 18 Maryland on Sunday.
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