Illini Lose Big Lead, Fall At Purdue
Illinois led by as many as 13 in the first half, but faltered in the second. The Illini later learned they'd be playing No. 9 seed Michigan Thursday in the Big Ten Tournament.
Illinois led by as many as 13 in the first half, but faltered in the second. The Illini later learned they'd be playing No. 9 seed Michigan Thursday in the Big Ten Tournament.
The Badgers took charge of the game with a 15-2 run. The Illini never got closer than nine points the rest of the way.
The Illini improve to 4-5 in Big Ten Conference play. The win comes as two key players - who had suffered injuries - were suspended indefinitely for violating team rules.
A team plagued by injuries fell short in a Saturday loss to the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
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