Ben Humrichous scores 21 points, No. 13 Illinois routs Penn State
Tre White also had 20 points to help Illinois (12-3, 4-1 Big Ten) win with scoring leader Kasparas Jakucionis sidelined by a bruised forearm.
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Tre White also had 20 points to help Illinois (12-3, 4-1 Big Ten) win with scoring leader Kasparas Jakucionis sidelined by a bruised forearm.
After scoring easily on their opening drive, the Illini (4-1, 1-1) managed just 25 rushing yards the rest of the way.
There were four lead changes and a couple of ties in the first 4 minutes of the second half before a 3-pointer by Buie gave Northwestern a lead they would not relinquish over the final 15 minutes.
It was Penn State's second overtime win over Northwestern in nine days after a 68-65 win on March 1.
Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 19 points, Coleman Hawkins 17 and Dain Dainja 13 for Illinois (20-12).
Penn State has won four of its last five while the Wildcats have dropped three straight.
Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 20 points to lead five in double figures for Illinois.
Matthew Mayer led Illinois (7-3, 0-2) with 14 points, all in the first half.