The game had been tied 21-21 with 8:15 left in the first half before Illinois pulled ahead to take a 43-28 lead at halftime. The Fighting Illini then opened a 62-30 advantage on Bill Cole's 3-pointer with 13:26 remaining.
Mike Davis had 12 points and nine rebounds.
Alex Legion scored 11 points, while all 13 players scored for the Fighting Illini, who have won by at least 30 points in each of their three victories.
Zach Faircloth added 10 points, five assists and five rebounds for the Blue Hose (0-3), who play their first six games on the road.
Copyright 2009 by United Press International.
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