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Terrence Shannon Jr. scores 30, No. 13 Illinois cruises to 97-73 win over Missouri

Terrence Shannon Jr. Had 30 points and 11 rebounds, Quincy Guerrier continued a hot stretch with a career-best 28 points and No. 13 ranked Illinois beat Missouri 97-73 in the Braggin' Rights rivalry game on Friday night.

Missouri had its most lopsided victory in the series last year, when it built a 35-point lead on its way to a 93-71 win. But this time the Tigers missed 16 of their first 17 tries from 3-point range while falling behind 49-24 at halftime.

Sean East II had 15 of his 18 points in the second half to lead the Tigers (7-5), who lost their third straight. Freshman Trent Pierce scored 12 in his first career start.

Illinois: Hosts Fairleigh Dickinson on Dec. 29 in its final nonconference game.

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