![Illinois coach John Groce signals a play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb., Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017.](https://will.illinois.edu/images/uploads/43903/john_groce__medium.jpg)
Freeman’s 3-Pointer Lifts Rutgers Over Illinois
DeShawn Freeman scored 21 points and hit a 3-pointer with seven seconds left to lead Rutgers past Illinois 62-59 on Saturday. The Illini ended the regular season winning four out of five, but the loss may end its NCAA Tournament hopes and coach John Groce's tenure.