Illini Fall To Michigan in Big Ten Opener, 73-55
In what may have been Illinois' worst game of the season, they managed to shoot only 37.3 percent. Malcolm Hill led the team with 13 points. The Illini now await word of a possible NIT bid on Sunday.
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.
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Illini Knock Out Michigan In Overtime 64-52
Kendrick Nunn connected on a on a three-pointer with 1:22 remaining, capping a seven point Illini run to finish regulation, and sent the game to overtime.
