Shannon scores 24 as Illinois beats Eastern Illinois 87-57

By GAVIN GOOD
Associated Press

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 24 points and Coleman Hawkins had 23 points and 12 rebounds as No. 23 Illinois cruised to an 87-57 win over Eastern Illinois. Dain Dainja added 17 points on 8-for-9 shooting and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Illini, who outrebounded the Panthers 53-30 and scored 21 second-chance points on 20 offensive rebounds. Kinyon Hodges scored 14 points and Yaakema Rose added 10 for Eastern Illinois.