Tale of two halves. At halftime, 42-41 led by Illinois and the game was being played at the pace Illinois preferred. Rbs - Illin 21 to 16 edge, but Bama fought hard and was much better at rebounding. Bama never led in the 1st half. TBB had 8 pts Amari Allen had 8 pts & 5 rebs Mallette had 6 pts Philon had 5 pts Illinois Mirkovic had 10 pts & 7 rbs Stojakovic has 12 pts Wagler had 7 pts Illinois had as much as a 7 pt lead in 1st half before Bama closed the gap and keep it close up to halftime. Difference was Bama made 17 FT’s to Illinois 13. Illinois outrebounded Bama 40-38. Bama only committed 10 TO’s. Bama was led by LaBaron Philon 24 pts as he erupted in the 2nd half. Philon had 24 pts, 5 assists and only 1 TO Keitenn Bristow played a great 2nd half off the bench – 10 pts, 8 rbs, and lots of energy TBB had 12 pts, 3 rbs, and 2 blocks Ho ...