UNDATED (AP) — Illinois had a lapse in the second half before extending their winning streak.
The fifth-ranked Illini picked up their sixth straight win by getting past Northwestern, 73-66.
The Illini shot 60% from the field in taking a 38-26 halftime lead. The Wildcats got within two before suffering their 12th straight loss.
Kofi Cockburn had 17 points and 17 rebounds for his 14th double-double of the season. Ayo Dosunmu chipped in 13 points and helped the Illini open the game with a 25-7 run.
In other top-25 men’s basketball action:
— Toumani Camara scored 15 points, including a big three-point play, as Georgia rallied to beat No. 20 Missouri 80-70. Justin Kier to help the Bulldogs deal the Tigers their third straight loss. Georgia trailed 48-35 but ended the game on an 18-8 run.
Davonte Davis led four Arkansas players in double figures with 18 points, propelling the No. 24 Razorbacks over Florida 75-64. Arkansas blew a 15-point lead before earning its seventh straight win and first since cracking the top-25.
