Harper scores 27, Rutgers beats No. 22 Illinois 72-57
Illinois center Kofi Cockburn (21) is fouled by Rutgers center Myles Johnson (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Illinois center Kofi Cockburn (21) is fouled by Rutgers center Myles Johnson (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Feb. 15, 2020 06:37 PM EST
Illinois guard Andres Feliz (10) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Illinois guard Andres Feliz (10) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Feb. 15, 2020 06:37 PM EST
Rutgers' Myles Johnson, left, tries to dunk the ball over Ohio State's Andre Wesson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Rutgers 72-66. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Rutgers' Myles Johnson, left, tries to dunk the ball over Ohio State's Andre Wesson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Rutgers 72-66. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Feb. 12, 2020 09:40 PM EST
Ohio State's Duane Washington, left, tries to shoot over Rutgers' Paul Mulcahy during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Rutgers 72-66. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State's Duane Washington, left, tries to shoot over Rutgers' Paul Mulcahy during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Rutgers 72-66. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Feb. 12, 2020 09:40 PM EST
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Feb. 15, 2020 06:36 PM EST
Illinois forward Kipper Nichols (2) shoots past Rutgers center Myles Johnson (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Illinois forward Kipper Nichols (2) shoots past Rutgers center Myles Johnson (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Feb. 15, 2020 06:36 PM EST
Rutgers guard Ron Harper Jr. (24) celebrates with center Myles Johnson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Rutgers guard Ron Harper Jr. (24) celebrates with center Myles Johnson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Feb. 15, 2020 06:56 PM EST
Illinois guard Da'Monte Williams (20) falls out of bounds after being fouled by Rutgers guard Caleb McConnell (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Illinois guard Da'Monte Williams (20) falls out of bounds after being fouled by Rutgers guard Caleb McConnell (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Feb. 15, 2020 06:36 PM EST
Rutgers guard Ron Harper Jr. (24) drives to the basket past Illinois guard Alan Griffin (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Rutgers guard Ron Harper Jr. (24) drives to the basket past Illinois guard Alan Griffin (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Feb. 15, 2020 07:11 PM EST
Illinois guard Da'Monte Williams (20) drives to the basket past Rutgers guard Ron Harper Jr. (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Illinois guard Da'Monte Williams (20) drives to the basket past Rutgers guard Ron Harper Jr. (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

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