Feliz set a new career high with 26 points — seven more than his previous best against UNLV — and did so by consistently attacking the basket. That led to some finishes around the rijm, but also the bulk of his 16 of 17 free throw shooting.
Backcourt
Illinois: A
Northwestern: C-
Feliz also had five rebounds and three assists, while Ayo Dosunmu (12 points) and Trent Frazier (11 points) joined him in double figures and had five assists apiece and Aaron Jordan hauled in a game-high 10 rebounds.
Frontcourt
Illinois: B-
Northwestern: B
Giorgi Bezhanishvili ultimately finished the game with 12 points and seven rebounds, but Northwestern big man Dererk Pardon did frustrate the Illini freshman forward while also scoring a team-high 16 points to go with nine rebounds.