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Illinois 114, Coppin State 56
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois rolled to a 114-56 non-conference victory over Coppin State on Sunday at the State Farm Center.
Ahmad Starks and Leron Black scored 18 points apiece for the Illini (2-0). Aaron Cosby made 5 of 7 from 3-point range and scored 17 points, while Rayvonte Rice and Malcolm Hill added 14 and 13 points, respectively. Kendrick Nunn also had 13 with five rebounds, two assists and one steal.
Christian Kessee and Jahvari Josiah each scored 11 to pace the Eagles (0-2)
Illinois never trailed after Rice’s layup for a 4-3 lead at the 17:27 mark. The Illini rolled on to a 59-24 halftime advantage.
The Illini lead the all-time series 5-0. The teams last met on Dec. 11, 2011 as Illinois claimed an 80-63 decision.
Coppin State opened the season on Friday with a 107-65 loss at Oregon Friday night as seniors Arnold Fripp and Josiah each reached double figures in scoring.
The Eagles resume travels to Notre Dame on Wednesday for another non-conference clash. Illinois hosts Austin Peay next Sunday in the first of three games in a six-day stretch.
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