The News-Gazette · Mar 5, 2017
UI MBB grades: Failing at Rutgers
» morePLAYER OF THE GAME: Deshawn Freeman
His winning three-pointer is one thing, but the forward entered shooting 48 percent from the field and 60 percent from the free-throw line. His 21 points came on 7-of-8 shooting from the field and 6-of-6 at the free-throw line.
BACKCOURT: Rutgers A, Illinois F
The Scarlet Knights weren’t getting much from their backcourt before Mike Williams hit two crucial threes and Corey Sanders turned it on in the second half.
FRONTCOURT: Rutgers B, Illinois F
Maverick Morgan overcame a slow start to tie Hill for the team lead with 16 points while leading the Illini with eight rebounds, but Illinois’ bigs couldn’t slow down C.J. Gettys early or Freeman ever.