Marcus Domask scores 32 points in No. 9 Illinois’ 96 66 rout of Northwestern

CHAMPAIGN — Marcus Domask scored 32 points — one shy of his career high — and had a team high six assists to lead No. 9 Illinois to a 96 66 win Tuesday night against Northwestern in the Illini’s second game without suspended star Terrance Shannon Jr. Justin Harmon had 20 points, Quincy Guerrier scored 14 and Coleman Hawkins had 13 for the Illini (11 2, 2 0 Big Ten), who never trailed, led by as many as 33 points and shot 63% from the field.

Guerrier also had 10 rebounds for his fourth double double of the season. Advertisement Domask was 11 of 15 from the field and 9 of 10 from the line. Illinois suspended Shannon on Thursday after he was charged with rape in connection with an incident that is alleged to have happened when the school’s football team played at Kansas in September.

Advertisement Boo Buie led the Wildcats (10 3, 1 1) with 20 points. Ty Berry, in his 100th career game for Northwestern, had 14 points. Illinois has won nine straight games against Northwestern at the State Farm Center and 10 of 11 overall. The Illini led 46 29 halftime. They made seven of their first nine shots, went on an 11 0 run late in the first half and held the Wildcats to 31% shooting from the field in the half.

Northwestern finished 41% from the field. Up next Northwestern: The Wildcats will face Michigan State at home Sunday. Illinois: The Illini will play Friday at Purdue..