Rutgers basketball fends off No. 23 Illinois

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As the ball hit the bottom of the net for his first made basket in weeks, Dylan Harper turned to the Illinois corner of Jersey Mike’s Arena and gestured for them to simmer down. A few minutes later, when he hit his first three-pointer of the night,
Dylan Harper returns to score 28 points in Rutgers' 82-73 victory over No. 23 Illinois
Dylan Harper returned to score 28 points, fellow freshman Ace Bailey added 18 points and 11 rebounds and Rutgers beat No. 23 Illinois 82-73 on Wednesday night. Harper made 11 of 12 frees throws and had six rebounds and five assists after missing a 66-63 home loss to Michigan on Saturday because of a sprained ankle.
Illinois Basketball Can't Keep Pace With Dylan Harper, Rutgers in Loss
Despite a team-high 20 points from Will Riley and leading as late as 7:28 left in the game, No. 23 Illinois couldn't overcome its dwindling numbers and inspired performances by Rutgers freshmen Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey as the Scarlet Knights pulled away 82-73 for their first win over a ranked team this season.
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Takeaways | Rutgers basketball fends off No. 23 Illinois as Dylan Harper returns
Bailey had an impressive sequence in the first half, blocking a three-pointer off the hands of Illinois’ Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn. Jamichael Davis came down with the ball and threw a long pass to Bailey, who threw down a thunderous dunk that elicited a roar from the crowd, giving Rutgers a nine-point lead.
Harper’s return helps Rutgers men’s basketball top No. 23 Illinois
Dylan Harper returned to score 28 points, fellow freshman Ace Bailey added 18 points and 11 rebounds and Rutgers beat No. 23 Illinois 82-73 on Wednesday night.
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The Scarlet Knights’ star freshman is listed as out for Saturday’s home game against Michigan, according to the mandatory pregame availability report filed by the team, marking the second consecutive game he misses with a right ankle injury. Harper did not participate in his team’s road win over Northwestern on Wednesday.
Rejuvenated Rutgers men's basketball offense knocks off No. 23 Illinois in Dylan Harper's return from injury
With freshman guard Dylan Harper back in the lineup after missing the last two games due to an ankle injury, the Rutgers men's basketball team looked like the team it was expected to be this season in its 82-73 win over Illinois on Wednesday night.
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Sophomore guard Jamichael Davis filled in for Harper as primary ball-handler and played a pass-first game, handing out a career-high eight assists to go along with seven points and three steals. Davis committed just one turnover and led the team in plus/minus at plus-19.
No. 23 Illinois loses for the 4th time in 6 games, falling to Dylan Harper and Rutgers 82-73
Dylan Harper returned to score 28 points, fellow freshman Ace Bailey added 18 points and 11 rebounds and Rutgers beat No. 23 Illinois 82-73 on Wednesday night.
Rutgers Knocks Off No. 23 Illinois In Dylan Harpers First Game Back From Injury
Rutgers Mens Basketball knocked off No. 23 Illinios at home 82-73 on Wednesday, picking up their first win over a top 25 opponent all season. Rutgers would secure their best win of the season against the Fighting Illini.
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