Cockburn returns, leads No. 24 Illini past Northwestern

[ASFN Admin]

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) Kofi Cockburn returned from a concussion and scored 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead No. 24 Illinois to a 59-56 victory over Northwestern on Saturday. Cockburn was effective, hitting 10 of 17 shots, but his teammates combined for a dismal 12-of-34 shooting clip, allowing the Wildcats to hang around despite going 20 of 56 from the field and 6 of 18 from 3-point range. The 7-foot center was happy to be back on the court after missing the Illini's last two games, against Maryland and Michigan State.

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