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2016-17 Men’s Basketball Recap: Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Illinois Fighting Illini

Tracy Abrams led the way with 31 points, connecting on 7 of 8 three pointers, as Illinois defeated Central Michigan 92-73 on Saturday afternoon in Champaign. Illinois moves to 8-3 and Central Michigan falls to 8-3 on the season.

Leron Black also contributed well with 21 points on the night. Maverick Morgan added 11 points and seven rebounds, Malcolm Hill had 10 points and five rebounds with three assists, and Mike Thorne Jr. added eight more points and 11 rebounds to lead Illinois to this victory over CMU.

The nation’s leading scorer, Marcus Keene, led the Chippewas with 25 points, grabbing five rebounds and dishing five assists.