An epic comeback literally slipped away from the Illini men's basketball team last night, when a driving Ayo Dosunmu lost his footing and crumpled to the floor as time expired in a 70-69 loss to Michigan State.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — As the final seconds ticked away in a tie game, Ayo Dosunmu was being guarded by Zavier Simpson, one of the top defenders in the Big Ten.
The Fighting Illini men's basketball team beat Purdue 79-62 Tuesday night in West Lafayette, Indiana.
The Fighting Illini men's basketball team beat Wisconsin 71-70 Wednesday night in Madison. Ayo Dosunmu scored 18 points and dished a game-high 6 assists — more than the entire Badger team combined — leading the Illini to its first win at the Kohl Center since 2010.
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The Fighting Illini men's basketball team shot just 3-28 from three-point range in a 76-56 loss at No. 14 Michigan State Thursday night.
