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Cockburn delivers huge game for Illinois: 19 pts, 15 reb

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RJ Melendez - Effective against NorthwesternMelendez contributed 14 points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, one block and two steals over 17 minutes during Sunday's 73-66 win over Northwestern.

ImpactMelendez was efficient from the floor during Sunday's matchup and was also perfect in his six trips to the charity stripe to score in double figures for the first time in his collegiate career. While Sunday's performance was encouraging, the freshman has been on the fringes of the team's rotation for most of the year.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Kofi Cockburn - Posts strong double-doubleCockburn posted 19 points (8-11 FG, 3-6 FT), 15 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 28 minutes during Sunday's 73-66 victory over Northwestern.

ImpactCockburn had been held under 10 rebounds in each of his last two appearances, but he returned to form against the Wildcats while also shooting 72.7 percent from the floor in the win. The junior has been among the most productive players in the nation this year, as he's averaging 21.5 points and 11.4 rebounds in 29.7 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Ty Berry - Drops 16 points off benchBerry produced 16 points (5-8 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 21 minutes during Sunday's 73-66 loss to Illinois.

ImpactBerry came off the bench for a seventh straight game during Sunday's narrow loss, but he led the team on the scoreboard with his first double-digit scoring total in over a month. Since taking on a reserve role, he's averaged just 6.3 points and 1.7 rebounds in 16.3 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022•ROTOWIRE

No. 13 Illini survive scare against NorthwesternKofi Cockburn scored 19 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to help No. 13 Illinois stave off a late comeback in a 73-66 win over Northwestern

FEBRUARY 13, 2022•SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

No. 13 Illini survive scare against Northwestern, 73-66

Kofi Cockburn scored 19 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to help No. 13 Illinois stave off a late Northwestern comeback, beating the Wildcats 73-66

FEBRUARY 13, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Northwestern Wildcats play the No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini, seek 4th straight victory

FEBRUARY 13, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS