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Indiana overcomes horrible shooting to beat Illinois 58-50

By AP Reporter
Published  February 14, 2021 5:22pm CST
University of Illinois
Associated Press

CHAMPAIGN, Ill.  - Ali Patberg scored 16 points and No. 15 Indiana overcame a horrible shooting day to turn back Illinois 58-50.

Indiana was 2 of 12 from 3-point range (17%), 18 of 57 overall (32%) and 20 of 30 from the foul line.

It was the overall worst shooting game of the season and the first time the 72% free throw shooting team missed 10 from the line.

It added up to the Hoosiers matching their lowest output of the season, a 66-58 loss to Tennessee when they went 2 for 27 from 3-point range and shot 32%.

By they did make the plays down the stretch. Jada Pebbles led Illinois, which shot 30% and made 9 of 10 from the line, with 13 points.

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