Wallace leads Illinois against Murray State after 24-point performance

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Murray State Racers (3-1) at Illinois Fighting Illini (2-1)

Champaign, Illinois; Tuesday, 12 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Illinois hosts Murray State after Berry Wallace scored 24 points in Illinois' 64-59 loss to the Oregon State Beavers.

Illinois finished 22-10 overall last season while going 14-3 at home. The Fighting Illini gave up 61.7 points per game while committing 14.6 fouls last season.

Murray State finished 25-8 overall a season ago while going 10-5 on the road. The Racers allowed opponents to score 72.7 points per game and shot 44.6% from the field last season.

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