University of Illinois
Quincy (Exh.)
| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy | 20 | 42 | 62 |
| Illinois | 37 | 54 | 91 |
Illini Roll Past Quincy in Exhibition, 91-62
November 7, 2014 | Men's Basketball
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Sophomore Malcolm Hill scored a game-high 20 points and freshman Leron Black added 15 points, as Illinois downed Quincy 91-62 in an exhibition on Friday night at State Farm Center. Senior Nnanna Egwu shined on the defensive end with 13 rebounds and five blocks to help hold the Hawks to 37.5 percent shooting.
Wearing their rebranded white uniforms for the first time, the Illini took control of the contest with a 17-0 run in just over five minutes (18:04 to 12:46) in the first half. After jumping ahead 17-3, UI maintained a double-digit lead for the remainder of the game. Hill racked up 14 points in the first half to lead the Illini to a 37-20 halftime advantage, while Egwu grabbed nine boards in the opening stanza.
Illinois shot 47.1 percent (32-of-68) from the field, with the Illini bench catching fire at 83.3 percent (15-of-18). Senior Rayvonte Rice and junior Aaron Cosby each posted 11 points to join Hill and Black in double figures, while 11 different Illini entered the scoring column.
Black made his first seven shots and finished 7-of-9 while also tallying eight rebounds. Fellow freshman Michael Finke drained his three field goals and added two free throws for nine points.
The Orange and Blue also dominated on points off turnovers with a 33-8 edge, as they forced 17 Quincy miscues.
Up Next: Illinois will open the regular season at home on Friday, Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. against Georgia Southern.
1st night at the @StateFarmCenter for the 2014-2015 @IlliniHoops season. I L L #illini #quincy pic.twitter.com/pAHzjEfgou
-- Matthew Chappell (@MC61953) November 8, 2014
Ahhhh! Basketball season! RT @IlliniHoops: Let's goooo! #Illini pic.twitter.com/b5kwbRyLfa
-- Illinois Athletics (@IlliniAthletics) November 8, 2014
Malcolm Hill is going to be a star this season #Illini
-- Josh Mundt (@mundtdog16) November 8, 2014
Good things happen when you hustle: Starks comes up with the steal and finds HIll for the @IlliniHoops jam. http://t.co/e0pQTI8Q5E
-- Illinois on BTN (@BTN_Illinois) November 8, 2014
Illini off to a 17-3 start...yep.
-- Alex Roux (@aroux94) November 8, 2014
having Illini basketball back has never felt so good 😍
-- Bri Ackerman (@briackerman) November 8, 2014
The atmosphere in State Farm is SICKKKK Orange Krush is killin it #illini
-- Trish Christakes (@TrishChristakes) November 8, 2014
Better pay attention folks Leron Black is the real deal #ILLINI
-- mary moody (@illinispirit1) November 8, 2014
Freshman Leron Black in #beastmode tonight. 15 points, 6 rebs, 7-9 FG so far. #Illini up 69-53 with 6 to play. pic.twitter.com/ysMTC3EuHQ
-- Illinois Basketball (@IlliniHoops) November 8, 2014
The @IlliniHoops year is underway with the #Illini beating Quincy in exhibition! College basketball is back baby!! #NCAAB #B1G #ILLvsQU
-- Wyatt Reed (@wycardfan) November 8, 2014
#Illini roll in preseason tuneup behind 20 points from Malcolm Hill. pic.twitter.com/bSH1fXtVUg
-- Illinois Basketball (@IlliniHoops) November 8, 2014
