Player of the game: Malcolm Hill
Can a line be drawn from the 6-foot-6 guard averaging 13 points and shooting 32 percent in UI’s three-game losing streak? At least a thin one. The Illini need their star player to be successful this season. He gave it Tuesday.
Backcourt
The first half belonged to Tracy Abrams for the Illini, the second to Hill. As it probably should be. Too many turnovers hurt the Wolfpack.
Frontcourt
Leron Black nearly had another double-double, but Maverick Morgan scored more points against N.