| Team | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
 EIU | 35 | 32 | 67 |
 ILL | 50 | 62 | 112 |
Game Leaders
Will Riley
· F
Kasparas Jakucionis
· G
Nakyel Shelton
· G
Nakyel Shelton
· G
Team Stats
26-68FG31-64
38Field Goal %48
4-123PT16-42
33Three Point %38
11-25FT34-46
44Free Throw %74
28Rebounds58
6Offensive Rebounds14
22Defensive Rebounds44
5Assists16
5Steals2
1Blocks9
Will Riley's 31 points are the most by an Illinois freshman in their debut
— Will Riley scored 26 of his 31 points in the second half to set an Illinois scoring record in a freshman debut and the Illini eased by Eastern Illinois 112-67 on Monday night.
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