John Groce’s Illini lost to Xavier in a secret scrimmage played at Franklin (Ind.) College. Beat writer Marcus Jackson has the details, from Malcolm Hill’s 20 points to Jaylon Tate’s 10-assist, 0-turnover effort.
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