Meyers Leonard has grown up before Illinois fans this season, and after last night’s Illini road win in Evanston, Leonard proved to have the final say in the game. Drew Crawford for Northwestern went coast to coast in the final seconds trying to win the game for the Wildcats, but Meyers Leonard denied all faith and hope in Welsh-Ryan Arena. Leonard ended with 10 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 blocks.
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