Mayer scores 21 to lead No. 18 Illini past Alabama A&M 68-47
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By GAVIN GOOD
Associated Press
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Matthew Mayer scored 21 points and grabbed seven rebounds to help No. 18 Illinois overcome Alabama A&M’s comeback push for a 68-47 win Saturday. Mayer went 7 of 8 and scored 15 points in the second half to help Illinois close out. Garrett Hicks scored 13 points and Messiah Thompson added 12 for the Bulldogs.