CHAMPAIGN — Will Riley scored 26 of his 31 factors within the second half to set an Illinois scoring report for a freshman debut, and the Illini eased by Japanese Illinois 112-67 on Monday evening.
Riley scored 15 of Illinois’ 17 factors late within the second half, together with 12 straight to take a 41-point lead. He completed 10 of 13 from the sphere in simply 25 minutes, making 5 of 6 from 3-point vary and 6 of seven on the free-throw line.
Riley made all four of his 3-pointers in the second half, together with a four-point play with 5:14 left.
Illinois has received 9 straight openers, a streak that started with an 81-62 victory over Southeast Missouri in 2016. The Illini have hosted Japanese Illinois of their opener the final three seasons.
Illinois sat simply exterior the preseason AP Prime 25, receiving probably the most factors (92) amongst unranked groups.
Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn added 21 factors and 4 3s as Illinois went 16 of 42 (38%) from 3-point vary. Ben Humrichous and Tomislav Ivisic every scored 14.
Nakyel Shelton led Japanese Illinois with 16 factors.
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