Illinois really never gave Tennessee State a chance on Tuesday night at Dodds Athletic Center. The Illini's "Buzz" defense was too much for the Tigers to handle, and Illinois turned a dozen early turnovers into what turned out to be an insurmountable 33-9 first quarter lead. The Illini didn't hit the century mark, but they did improve to 4-0 on the season with their 98-43 victory. Beat writer Scott Richey breaks down the action from Parkland.
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