Illinois Surges Past St. Francis, 89-64

Men's Basketball November 12, 2012

Illinois Surges Past St. Francis, 89-64

Nov. 12, 2012

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Tyler Griffey scored 17 points and Tracy Abrams had 15, leading Illinois to an 89-64 win over St. Francis (N.Y.) Monday night.

Brandon Paul added 14 points and six assists for the Illini (2-0).

Akeem Johnson led St. Francis (1-1) with 13 points, Ben Mockford added 12 and Jalen Cannon had 11 rebounds.

Illinois couldn't shake the Terriers early, but closed the first half on a 15-0 run to take a 45-25 lead. The Illini held St. Francis scoreless for 7:11 during the spurt.

Illinois had only eight turnovers, something that concerned first-year coach John Groce during exhibition play.

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Players Mentioned

#3 Brandon Paul: G; 6' 4"; Senior

#13 Tracy Abrams: G; 6' 1"; Sophomore

#42 Tyler Griffey: F; 6' 9"; Senior

#3 Brandon Paul: G; 6' 4"; Junior

#13 Tracy Abrams: G; 6' 1"; Freshman

#42 Tyler Griffey: F; 6' 8"; Junior

#42 Tyler Griffey: F; 6' 8"; Freshman

#3 Brandon Paul: G; 6' 4"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#3 Brandon Paul
: 6' 4"; Senior
: G

#13 Tracy Abrams
: 6' 1"; Sophomore
: G

#42 Tyler Griffey
: 6' 9"; Senior
: F

#3 Brandon Paul
: 6' 4"; Junior
: G

#13 Tracy Abrams
: 6' 1"; Freshman
: G

#42 Tyler Griffey
: 6' 8"; Junior
: F

#42 Tyler Griffey
: 6' 8"; Freshman
: F

#3 Brandon Paul
: 6' 4"; Freshman
: G