CHAMPAIGN — Offensive success rarely has been an issue for Illinois this season. The Illini boast a top-three offense in the Big Ten, have multiple capable scorers and — in the right combinations — can play inside-out the way coach John Groce wants.
Wednesday’s 85-69 win against Michigan was the picture-perfect representation of all the Illini (12-5, 2-2 Big Ten) can do well on the offensive end. Maverick Morgan scored on the block and from his favorite baseline short corner to the tune of 16 points — one of six Illinois players in double figures.
Jalen Coleman-Lands and Michael Finke were a combined 6 of 7 from three-point range.