Dominant Illinois Uses Free Throws, Rebounding to Roll Past Colgate

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Interstat) — David Mirkovic recorded a massive double-double with 27 points and 21 rebounds to lead Illinois to an 84-65 victory over Colgate in a nonconference men’s basketball game Friday night at State Farm Center. The Fighting Illini never trailed, using a 19-4 offensive rebounding advantage and a 21-for-24 performance from the free throw line to control the game. Andrew Alekseyenko led the Raiders with 21 points. Illinois improved to 4-0 overall, while Colgate dropped to 1-3.